Business Quote by D.E. Stevenson
““That was *not* a joke, she said in mock disapproval. So you have no business to laugh. It is very sad when people don't see your jokes - and lots of people can't, for the life of them, see mine. My jokes are either very subtle or very poor - I can't think which it can be.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Merry Men, Robert Louis Stevenson, 1882
The speaker laments that others fail to understand her humor, which she sees as either too subtle or too crude, leaving her feeling isolated and misunderstood.
In simple terms: She feels misunderstood because people don’t get her jokes.
Key Takeaway
Seek clearer communication or accept differing tastes.
Themes
misunderstanding
humor
isolation
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
observational
personal
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace interactions
- online communities
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
social perception
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you gauge your audience’s taste?
- What alternative ways can you express wit?
A Different Perspective
Humor is subjective; not everyone will appreciate subtlety.
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