--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Startled, I flinched \"What are you…" description: "\"“Startled, I flinched \"What are you doing?\" \"Keeping you from going postal.\" \"You're doing it wrong.”\" — L.B. Gregg" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe5/l-b-gregg-65912_startled_startled-i-flinched-what-are-you-doing-k_2711583.jpg" --- # Startled, I flinched "What are you doing?" "Keeping you… ![“Startled, I flinched "What are you doing?" "Keeping you from going postal." "You're doing it wrong.” quote by L.B. Gregg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe5/l-b-gregg-65912_startled_startled-i-flinched-what-are-you-doing-k_2711583.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe5/l-b-gregg-65912_startled_startled-i-flinched-what-are-you-doing-k_2711583.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe5/l-b-gregg-65912_startled_startled-i-flinched-what-are-you-doing-k_2711583.jpg) > ““Startled, I flinched "What are you doing?" "Keeping you from going postal." "You're doing it wrong.”” L.B. Gregg ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker reacts with fear and confusion to unexpected or chaotic situations, highlighting anxiety and miscommunication. **In simple terms:** Unexpected events cause fear and confusion. Key Takeaway Stay calm and seek clarity. Themes anxiety miscommunication unexpected events Mood tense uncertain Type advice observational When to use this quote - crisis - public speaking - emergency - personal conflict Key Concepts stress response clarity conflict resolution Questions to Reflect On - How do you manage sudden stress? - What clarifies confusion? 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