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“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.” quote by Mary Roach
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““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.””

Mary Roach

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.

Key Takeaway

Be mindful of how compliments can be perceived.

Themes

humor appearance social dynamics

Mood

witty light‑hearted

Type

social observational

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • fashion industry
  • personal interactions

Key Concepts

self‑image awkwardness

Questions to Reflect On

  • When can a compliment feel like an insult?
  • How does appearance affect social perception?
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