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“She warned me about Mr. Herondale, though, said he’d likely be rude to me, and familiar. She said I could be rude right back, that nobody would mind.” “Someone ought to be rude to him. He’s rude enough to everyone else.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“She warned me about Mr. Herondale, though, said he’d likely be rude to me, and familiar. She said I could be rude right back, that nobody would mind.” “Someone ought to be rude to him. He’s rude enough to everyone else.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Infernal Devices, Cassandra Clare, 2011

She cautions that Mr. Herondale may be rude, but suggests responding in kind, implying mutual disrespect is acceptable.

In simple terms: She warns he might be rude and says being rude back is okay.

Key Takeaway

Respond to rudeness with similar behavior.

Themes

relationships respect conflict

Mood

defensive casual

Type

advice conversational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendships
  • workplace interactions

Key Concepts

social dynamics reciprocity boundary setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is matching rudeness effective?
  • What are healthier ways to set boundaries?
A Different Perspective

It may encourage a cycle of negativity rather than resolution.

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