Afraid Quote by Charles Dickens
““Here he shook hands with me; not in the common way, but standing at a good distance from me, and lifting my hand up and down like a pump handle, that he was a little afraid of.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
He greeted me cautiously, keeping distance and using a repetitive motion, indicating nervousness.
In simple terms: He was shy and uneasy.
Notice subtle body language.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meeting new people
- interviews
- social events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does his gesture reveal about his confidence?
- How do you respond to similar nervous behavior?
May misinterpret nervous gestures as hostility.