Read this excerpt from "The All-American Slurp."Mrs. Gleason kept smiling. "Would you like to try some of the dip, Mrs. Lin? It’s my own recipe: sour cream and onion flakes, with a dash of Tabasco sauce.”

Mrs. Gleason’s actions and words reveal her character: she keeps smiling and warmly offers Mrs. Lin some dip, even explaining her recipe. These details suggest she is friendly and welcoming, so the excerpt focuses on character traits of Mrs. Gleason.

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