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Chickens Quote by Margaret Atwood

“Fuck , thinks Stan. She knows about the chickens.” quote by Margaret Atwood — Download Open image

““ Fuck , thinks Stan. She knows about the chickens.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

A person’s intuition about another’s behavior can be blunt and humorous.

In simple terms: Intuition about others can be blunt.

Key Takeaway

Trust your gut but verify.

Themes

intuition humor perception

Mood

wry reflective

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

personal relationships
team dynamics

Key Concepts

social cognition bias communication

Questions to Reflect On

How reliable is gut feeling in decision making?
When does humor reveal truth?

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