Kylie Quote by Anonymous
““It's nice to meet you." Kylie plastered a warm expression on her face. But she worried he could tell it was a sham. "The pleasure is all mine," he said. Kylie just smiled. He was completely right about that.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unnamed narrative, 2023 online fiction
A person pretends politeness, fearing the other will see it as fake, yet the other genuinely enjoys the interaction.
In simple terms: Fake politeness hides true feelings.
Be authentic in greetings.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- networking events
- first meetings
- customer service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does politeness become deception?
- How can you gauge sincerity?
Politeness can be both protective and limiting.