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“She watched through a slight mist a party of people who had just come into the restaurant, the movements of arms taking off overcoats, of legs in light-coloured stockings and fee in low-heeled shoes walking over the wooden floor to hide themselves under the tablecloths.” quote by Jean Rhys
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““She watched through a slight mist a party of people who had just come into the restaurant, the movements of arms taking off overcoats, of legs in light-coloured stockings and fee in low-heeled shoes walking over the wooden floor to hide themselves under the tablecloths.””

Jean Rhys

About This Quote

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

A scene of people seeking refuge, hiding under a tablecloth to avoid being seen in a misty restaurant.

In simple terms: People hide to escape attention.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when you need to step back.

Themes

privacy anxiety social dynamics

Mood

introspective quiet observational

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • crowded venues
  • social gatherings
  • first dates
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

identity conformity visibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you choose concealment over openness?
  • What does the mist symbolize?
A Different Perspective

Hiding may prevent genuine connection.

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