Diarrhea Quote by Jay McCarroll
“You don't want to be stopped. But it happens to everybody, like if you bump into an old friend or something. Luckily with an old friend, you can be like, "I'm having a diarrhea attack. Can I call you later?" And you can't really do that with a stranger.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2008
Everyone faces interruptions; with friends you can be honest and humorous, but with strangers you must maintain decorum.
In simple terms: Friends allow candid excuses; strangers require politeness.
Key Takeaway
Use humor with friends, stay polite with strangers.
Themes
friendship
social etiquette
humor
Mood
lighthearted
practical
Type
social
advice
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social events
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
unexpected interruptions
social interactions
Questions to Reflect On
- When is honesty appropriate with acquaintances?
- How do you handle unexpected crises professionally?
A Different Perspective
Not all interruptions can be deflected with jokes.
