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David clinks his wineglass to mine and smiles at me. You…

“David clinks his wineglass to mine and smiles at me. You know what? Without the parsley there to distract you, it's quite a smile. It's bright white and streamlined. His face is handsome in a conventional way, all cheekbones and angles. He's not so attractive that you'd stop traffic to look at…” quote by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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““David clinks his wineglass to mine and smiles at me. You know what? Without the parsley there to distract you, it's quite a smile. It's bright white and streamlined. His face is handsome in a conventional way, all cheekbones and angles. He's not so attractive that you'd stop traffic to look at him. But neither am I. He's just a humbly good-looking guy. Like, if he were the new doctor in a small town in the Midwest, all the local women would schedule an appointment. He's that kind of attractive. His glasses sit comfortably on his nose, as if they have earned the right to be there.””

Taylor Jenkins Reid

About This Quote

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

A character describes a modestly attractive man whose appeal is understated and relatable, not overwhelming.

In simple terms: He is good‑looking in a humble, everyday way.

Key Takeaway

Value subtle charm over flashy looks.

Themes

attractiveness humility perception appearance social dynamics

Mood

reflective observational

Type

description character sketch

When to use this quote

  • first date
  • small town setting
  • social gathering

Key Concepts

ordinary appeal relatable beauty understated charisma

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes modest attractiveness compelling?
  • How does setting influence perceived appeal?
A Different Perspective

Might overlook deeper qualities beyond looks.

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