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“Which one I like better?” “That’s the question, Mr. Tour Guide.” I felt suddenly awkward, like I was being tested on something I hadn’t studied for. I didn’t really know which one I liked more. The only photos I looked at regularly were surveillance and crime scene shots. Aesthetics didn’t count…” quote by Jeffery Deaver
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““Which one I like better?” “That’s the question, Mr. Tour Guide.” I felt suddenly awkward, like I was being tested on something I hadn’t studied for. I didn’t really know which one I liked more. The only photos I looked at regularly were surveillance and crime scene shots. Aesthetics didn’t count. Finally,””

Jeffery Deaver

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Broken Window, Jeffery Deaver, 2015

The narrator feels unprepared when asked to choose between two options, highlighting discomfort with unfamiliar aesthetic judgments.

In simple terms: Feeling uneasy about making a choice without prior experience.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and seek new perspectives.

Themes

uncertainty choice comfort zones

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • job interview
  • art gallery visit
  • design critique
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

aesthetic judgment self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you broaden your aesthetic exposure?
  • What strategies help when faced with unfamiliar choices?
A Different Perspective

Limited exposure to aesthetics can hinder confidence in subjective decisions.

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