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“Caris noted his ready smile and affable manner, and guessed that he made his living by selling things.” quote by Ken Follett
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““Caris noted his ready smile and affable manner, and guessed that he made his living by selling things.””

Ken Follett

About This Quote

Source Novel: World Without End by Ken Follett, 2007

The narrator observes a person whose pleasant demeanor suggests a profession based on sales.

In simple terms: A friendly smile hints at a sales job.

Key Takeaway

Notice how appearance can reveal occupation.

Themes

perception appearance occupation judgment

Mood

neutral observational

Type

analytical descriptive

When to use this quote

  • networking events
  • customer interactions
  • job interviews
  • first impressions

Key Concepts

psychology social cues

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable are first impressions?
  • What cues do you use to infer someone's job?
A Different Perspective

Appearances can be misleading; context matters.

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