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“...some men say get them crying on your shoulder and you have the sheets half-unfurled already. Other fellows say get them laughing. I say get them drunk. I ordered up more Riesling...” quote by Stewart Hennessey
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““...some men say get them crying on your shoulder and you have the sheets half-unfurled already. Other fellows say get them laughing. I say get them drunk. I ordered up more Riesling...””

Stewart Hennessey

About This Quote

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

The speaker suggests using alcohol, humor, or emotion to lower defenses and create intimacy, preferring intoxication as a means to connect.

In simple terms: Use alcohol or humor to lower defenses and create intimacy.

Key Takeaway

Consider using humor or shared experiences to connect.

Themes

connection intimacy humor alcohol social dynamics

Mood

playful candid provocative

Type

Drunk:1 Humour:1 Russian revolution:0 Sex:0 Wine:1 Women:0 Say Drunk:0 Say Crying:0 Crying Shoulder:0 Drunk Ordered:0

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • social gatherings
  • networking
  • therapy sessions
  • team building

Key Concepts

social influence psychology courtship

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ethical to use intoxication to persuade?
  • What non‑alcoholic alternatives achieve similar intimacy?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on alcohol can be harmful and unethical.

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