Confidence, darling." He leans across the table and touches a finger to my cheek. "You could learn something from me, you know.
"Confidence, darling." He leans across the table and gently taps my cheek, suggesting that confidence is important. His words imply that I can benefit from gaining more self-assurance, perhaps by learning from his attitude or actions.
He hints that confidence is a valuable trait, and by observing or following his example, I might improve in this area. The gesture and words create a sense of intimacy and suggest that self-confidence is...