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“nothing like that. it had more to do with his face. which, although presentable, gave me the feeling that his every expression had been thrown together on the spur of the moment. like mismatched dishes set out in make-do fashion on a party table.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““nothing like that. it had more to do with his face. which, although presentable, gave me the feeling that his every expression had been thrown together on the spur of the moment. like mismatched dishes set out in make-do fashion on a party table.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes a person whose appearance feels hastily assembled, likening it to mismatched dishes at a party.

In simple terms: His look seemed hastily put together.

Key Takeaway

Beware superficial impressions.

Themes

appearance authenticity impression

Mood

reflective observational

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • interviews
  • social events
  • first meetings

Key Concepts

social perception first impressions

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do first impressions affect trust?
  • When do we judge too quickly?
A Different Perspective

Might ignore deeper qualities.

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