1. What is said vs. What is meant.
CONTEXT vs. SUBTEXT
What is said vs. What is meant.

2. Stella Adler
“Anyone can get the context of a play by reading it. You have to go to the theatre and see it to get the subtext”

3. “Thanks a lot!”
“Thank you very much for helping me out with this very difficult task.”
“That was absolutely no help to me at all”.
“I wish you hadn’t told me that.”

4. “There is no cause for alarm. Everything is under control.”
“The threat has been nullified.”
“I have no idea what I am doing.”

5. “Oh. What a lovely outfit. It must have cost you a great deal of money
You look great. You have invested wisely in a very complimentary wardrobe.”
“I am so jealous of your expensive looking clothes.”
“who do you think you are trying to impress us with clothes you know you can’t afford.”

6. “Thank you, I had a nice time tonight.”
“Tonight was very enjoyable. I hope we get to do this again sometime.”
“I am so thankful to be home. I am tired and bored.”
“Well, this will be the last time we go out.”
“Just kiss me!”