--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Alphonse,” Hunter said loudly enough that…" description: "\"“Alphonse,” Hunter said loudly enough that there was no doubt the people at neighboring tables would hear him. “Roman’s not my colleague. He’s my boyfr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c1/sloane-kennedy-554_quote_alphonse-hunter-said-loudly-enough-that_2154488.jpg" --- # Alphonse,” Hunter said loudly enough that there was no… ![“Alphonse,” Hunter said loudly enough that there was no doubt the people at neighboring tables would hear him. “Roman’s not my colleague. He’s my boyfriend. We’re gay,” he added for good measure. “And if you have a problem with that, then we’ll take our business elsewhere.” Alphonse looked back and…” quote by Sloane Kennedy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c1/sloane-kennedy-554_quote_alphonse-hunter-said-loudly-enough-that_2154488.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c1/sloane-kennedy-554_quote_alphonse-hunter-said-loudly-enough-that_2154488.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c1/sloane-kennedy-554_quote_alphonse-hunter-said-loudly-enough-that_2154488.jpg) > ““Alphonse,” Hunter said loudly enough that there was no doubt the people at neighboring tables would hear him. “Roman’s not my colleague. He’s my boyfriend. We’re gay,” he added for good measure. “And if you have a problem with that, then we’ll take our business elsewhere.” Alphonse looked back and forth in confusion between Hunter and Roman and Roman just shook his head as he bit back his amusement. “Oh”” [Sloane Kennedy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sloane-kennedy/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character openly declares his sexual orientation and threatens to leave if challenged, asserting personal dignity and boundaries. **In simple terms:** He states his relationship and refuses discrimination. Key Takeaway Stand up for identity and set boundaries. Themes identity assertion discrimination relationships Mood defiant proud Type dialogue assertive When to use this quote - Workplace - social gatherings - public spaces - confronting prejudice Key Concepts LGBTQ+ rights personal boundaries social acceptance Questions to Reflect On - How do you respond when your identity is challenged? - What boundaries are essential for you? A Different Perspective May face backlash or loss of opportunities. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [I called your boyfriend gay; so he slapped with his purse.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/i-called-your-boyfriend-gay-so-he-slapped-with-his-purse/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [My girls is beyonce, your boyfriend beyond gay.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/big-sean/my-girls-is-beyonce-your-boyfriend-beyond-gay/) [Big Sean](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/big-sean/) > [“That's good," Hunter said, panting. 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