Dressing up Quote by Shannon Hale
“The woman gestured to a seat and put on a patient face. An impatient sort of patient face, like an impatient face dressing up as a patient one for Halloween.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale, 2003
A woman pretends to be calm and patient, but her impatience is evident beneath the façade.
In simple terms: She fakes calmness while actually being impatient.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address hidden impatience.
Themes
appearance
patience
impatience
authenticity
Mood
ironic
reflective
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- customer service
- medical waiting rooms
- personal relationships
- performance arts
Key Concepts
social masks
emotional honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pretending calm affect others?
- When do you hide true feelings?
A Different Perspective
The façade may cause misunderstandings or stress for others.
![“I love to see what they [Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton] wear but I am not interested. It’s not natural. If you are a girl dressing up in the morning thinking about the whole world having a point of view on what you are wearing, it takes the pleasure out of getting dressed.” quote by Olivier Theyskens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/314/olivier-theyskens-12232_dressed_i-love-to-see-what-they-michelle-obama-a_92662.jpg)