Some of the people you consider “phonies” are:
a. just nervous and awkwardly trying to engage you in the best way they know how.
b. being genuine, but you are distrustful of people who smile at you.

c. just some phony-ass people.
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Some of the people you consider “phonies” are:
a. just nervous and awkwardly trying to engage you in the best way they know how.
b. being genuine, but you are distrustful of people who smile at you.
c. just some phony-ass people.