@FutureMemory Tone, body language, use of pauses, word choices… there is a difference.
I can tell when a kid is being friendly, has a crush, or is hinting at something more.
The most bizarre proposition I ever had was being offered weed. I had a headache, was walking down the hall during my prep, was holding my head, and the known weed dealer moseyed past me then said in a general direction, “I have a solution for that.” I knew exactly what he meant, but knew the comment was too vague to bust him for anything so pretended I didn’t see him.