It had been a fix-up, a blind date set up by a…
““It had been a fix-up, a blind date set up by a well-meaning skinny coworker who had no clue that most men in Southern California placed overweight women in the same category as serial killers and believed them worthy of the same punishment - the death penalty. I finally had given in to her assurances that this man and I had a lot in common. Which, sadly, we did. But I saw the look of disappointment on his face when he entered the restaurant and realized that I was his date. I had seen that look before. It was unmistakable disgust encased in civility. Like a dead fish wrapped in clean white butcher paper, the covering kept your hands from being soiled but could not stop the stink.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A blind date reveals hidden prejudices; the narrator sees disgust masked by civility, likened to a dead fish wrapped in clean paper.
In simple terms: Prejudice hides behind polite appearances.
Key Takeaway
Challenge superficial judgments, seek authentic connection.
Themes
prejudice
dating
appearance
disgust
social bias
humanity
Mood
disgusted
reflective
Type
social
psychological
When to use this quote
- dating apps
- social gatherings
- workplace interactions
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology of bias
social interaction
stigma
Questions to Reflect On
- What cues reveal hidden bias?
- How can we confront polite but harmful attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Prejudice is not always obvious.