Citizen kane Quote by Ree Drummond
““It was time for me to go that Thursday night. We’d just watched Citizen Kane --a throwback to my Cinema 190 class at USC--and it was late. And though a soft, cozy bed in one of the guest rooms sounded much more appealing than driving all the way home, I’d never really wanted to get into the habit of sleeping over at Marlboro Man’s house. It was the Pretend-I’m-a-Proper-Country-Club-Girl in me, mixed with a healthy dose of fear that Marlboro Man’s mother or grandmother would drop by early in the morning to bring Marlboro Man some warm muffins or some such thing and see my car parked in the driveway. Or even worse, come inside the house, and then I’d have to wrestle with whether or not to volunteer that “ I slept in a guest room! I slept in a guest room! ”, which only would have made me look more guilty. Who needs that? I’d told myself, and vowed never to put myself in that predicament.””
About This Quote
The narrator avoids staying overnight at a friend's house due to fear of judgment and social expectations.
In simple terms: Fear of judgment leads to avoiding uncomfortable situations.
Key Takeaway
Confront social discomfort directly.
Themes
social anxiety
self‑image
comfort zones
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
personal anecdote
narrative
When to use this quote
- travel
- friendship
- guest lodging
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What would change if you accepted the invitation?
- How does fear shape your social choices?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding discomfort may reinforce anxiety.
