Looks Quote by Mary Roach
““She looks at once like someone who could have worked as a runway model and someone who would be mildly put off to hear that.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, 2003
The speaker humorously contrasts a runway model’s appearance with a person’s potential discomfort at that observation.
In simple terms: Contrast between beauty and awkwardness.
Be mindful of how compliments can be perceived.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- fashion industry
- personal interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When can a compliment feel like an insult?
- How does appearance affect social perception?