We treat people who've broken the rules with more leniency if they smile afterwards.

如果一个违规的人在事后微笑，我们对其更加宽容。

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As known to all, the policy of our armed forces is always to treat captives with leniency.

众所周知，我军的政策一向是优容俘虏。

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When dealing with traditional prisoners of war, as the United States did in World War II, Korea, and even Vietnam, it was reasonable to err on the side of leniency and treat detainees with deference and respect.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Applying Geneva