--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That guys. Sideburns. You like him?\" My…" description: "\"“That guys. Sideburns. You like him?\" My back squirms. \"You've asked me that before.\" \"What I meant was,\" he says, flustered. \"Your feelings haven't ch..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd1/stephanie-perkins-482_anna-and-the-french_that-guys-sideburns-you-like-him-my-back_1417025.jpg" --- # That guys. Sideburns. You like him?" My back squirms… ![“That guys. Sideburns. You like him?" My back squirms. "You've asked me that before." "What I meant was," he says, flustered. "Your feelings haven't changed? Since you've been here?" It takes a moment to consider the question. "It's not a matter of how I feel," I say at last. "I'm interested, but…” quote by Stephanie Perkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd1/stephanie-perkins-482_anna-and-the-french_that-guys-sideburns-you-like-him-my-back_1417025.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd1/stephanie-perkins-482_anna-and-the-french_that-guys-sideburns-you-like-him-my-back_1417025.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cd1/stephanie-perkins-482_anna-and-the-french_that-guys-sideburns-you-like-him-my-back_1417025.jpg) > ““That guys. Sideburns. You like him?" My back squirms. "You've asked me that before." "What I meant was," he says, flustered. "Your feelings haven't changed? Since you've been here?" It takes a moment to consider the question. "It's not a matter of how I feel," I say at last. "I'm interested, but ... I don't know if he's still interested in me." St. Clair edges closer. "Does he still call?" "Yeah. I mean, not often. But yes." "Right. Right, well," he says, blinking. "There's your answer.”” [Stephanie Perkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephanie-perkins/) ## 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 navigates uncertainty about mutual interest, balancing hope with realistic expectations. **In simple terms:** Unclear feelings require honest conversation. Key Takeaway Communicate openly about intentions. Themes relationships uncertainty communication Mood anxious hopeful Type dialogue conversational When to use this quote - first dates - friendship dynamics - confessing interest Key Concepts romantic tension self‑doubt Questions to Reflect On - Are you expressing your true feelings? - How can you clarify his interest? 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