Art Quote by J.M. Richards
““When I arrived back at Intro to Basic Art again later that week, I thought for a moment we had a new student who didn’t know about the assigned seats. Sitting at my table was a girl in a long flowered dress, very vintage-hippie. She actually was wearing real flowers in her hair, and hardly any make up. I sat down, ready to explain to this poor lost soul that the seat was already taken, when I looked again and realized it was the same girl. I ended up not saying anything at all; I couldn’t think of anything that wouldn’t be rude or just plain stupid.””
About This Quote
A social faux pas can be avoided by choosing silence over awkward explanations.
In simple terms: Silence can be kinder.
Key Takeaway
Choose silence over rudeness.
Themes
social etiquette
communication
awkwardness
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
social
practical
When to use this quote
- classroom settings
- public speaking
- first encounters
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal skills
Questions to Reflect On
- When is speaking better?
- How to recover after silence?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be misinterpreted.
