Communication Quote by Lorrie Moore
“We were in dialogue that was about something other than what we were saying.”
About This Quote
Source Short story collection: “Self-Help” by Lorrie Moore, 1985
Communication often masks true intent, leading participants to discuss unrelated topics while believing they are on topic.
In simple terms: Talk can hide real meaning.
Key Takeaway
Listen beyond words.
Themes
communication
misunderstanding
dialogue
Mood
confused
thoughtful
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- meetings
- personal relationships
- negotiations
Key Concepts
intent
perception
context
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the real issue behind the words?
- How can you clarify hidden meanings?
A Different Perspective
People may misinterpret or ignore underlying issues.
![“[In geology,] As in history, the material in hand remains silent if no questions are asked. The nature of these questions depends on the "school" to which the geologist belongs and on the objectivity of his investigations. Hans Cloos called this way of interrogation "the dialogue with the earth,"…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a7/anonymous-1_communication_in-geology-as-in-history-the-material-in_22470.jpg)
![“[A]lways get to the dialogue as soon as possible. I always feel the thing to go for is speed. Nothing puts the reader off more than a big slab of prose at the start." (Interview, The Paris Review , Issue 64, Winter 1975)” quote by P.G. Wodehouse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/989/p-g-wodehouse-723_communication_a-lways-get-to-the-dialogue-as-soon-as-p_13316.jpg)
