Cold Quote by Christine McVie
“Before shows, we rub elbows and growl. It started once when someone had a cold, and we didn't want to hug each other. So we started rubbing elbows. And we don't kiss. We just go, 'Grrrr!'”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac, 1987
People create alternative greetings to avoid intimacy when they feel discomfort or fear of contagion.
In simple terms: We replace close contact with distant gestures.
Key Takeaway
Use clear, respectful boundaries.
Themes
social distance
greeting rituals
comfort zones
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
observational
cultural
When to use this quote
- workplace introductions
- public health crises
- first meetings
- cultural etiquette
Key Concepts
nonverbal communication
social norms
personal space
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance politeness with authenticity?
- When is a physical greeting appropriate?
A Different Perspective
May hinder genuine connection and trust building.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
