Respect Quote by Rhoda Broughton
““IT seems a stupid hackneyed sort of thing to say—a thing whose point by much wear is worn out, a thing which everybody says, and consequently which it is below my dignity to say—that the half-hour after dinner, when ladies, according to English manners, are left to themselves, is not an enjoyable period; but though it is hackneyed, it is true—at least I fancy so, from what I can gather. To see the evil in its worst shape, read Corinne’s account of the after-dinner female séances at Lord Edgermont’s castle of dulness.[69] It is certainly a true saying when the members of the society are very few and know each other very slightly, and, moreover, have not the smallest desire to know each other any better. Such””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Social Novel by Rhoda Broughton, 1880
Social gatherings can become dull when participants are few, unfamiliar, and uninterested in deeper connection, making the post‑dinner hour feel tedious.
In simple terms: Small, unfamiliar groups feel boring.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine interaction.
Themes
social dynamics
loneliness
manners
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
observational
literary
When to use this quote
- dinner parties
- club meetings
- networking events
Key Concepts
superficiality
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster deeper conversation in brief gatherings?
- What habits make social rituals feel empty?
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