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“Of course there are people who would like to eat breakfast without the screams of toddlers all around them, but those people should get over themselves and stop being stuck up and idiotic.” quote by Jon Ronson
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“Of course there are people who would like to eat breakfast without the screams of toddlers all around them, but those people should get over themselves and stop being stuck up and idiotic.”

Jon Ronson

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018

Some desire quiet meals, but they should not judge others for their parenting style.

In simple terms: Seek tolerance for differing family routines.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience with noisy families.

Themes

tolerance parenting social norms patience

Mood

empathetic assertive

Type

advice social commentary

When to use this quote

  • restaurants
  • public spaces
  • family outings

Key Concepts

noise tolerance social etiquette family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you politely address noise?
  • What boundaries are reasonable in public?
A Different Perspective

May dismiss legitimate concerns about noise.

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