Dear Quote by Megan Whalen Turner
““Wrong arm, dear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner, 1996
A brief, affectionate reprimand indicating someone used the wrong arm for a task.
In simple terms: Use the correct arm.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to details.
Themes
humor
relationships
communication
Mood
lighthearted
affectionate
Type
conversational
literary
When to use this quote
- daily chores
- teamwork
- teaching
- parenting
Key Concepts
mistakes
body language
affection
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you been gently corrected?
- How does humor ease correction?
A Different Perspective
Context of sarcasm may be unclear.
![“I woke with a terrible headache and wobbled around 'till I fell out the window." "You what?" "Fell out the window. That one over there." She [Edwina] gestured to the curtain behind her. "I broke my back. My spine is all wobbly now, but it doesn't hurt.” quote by Megan Whalen Turner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/699/megan-whalen-turner-1289_behinds_i-woke-with-a-terrible-headache-and-wobb_56744.jpg)
