Imagination Quote by Lynne Truss
“Manners are about imagination, ultimately. They are about imagining being the other person.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss, 2003
Manners stem from empathy, imagining another's perspective to guide behavior.
In simple terms: Good manners arise from empathy.
Practice seeing through others' eyes.
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When to use this quote
- customer service
- team meetings
- conflict resolution
- teaching
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagining others change your actions?
- When do you struggle to empathize?
May overlook cultural differences in norms.