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“I’ve always been able to tell a lot about people by whether they ask me about my scar. Most people never ask, but if it comes up naturally somehow and I offer up the story, they are quite interested. Some people are just dumb: 'Did a cat scratch you?' God bless. Those sweet dumdums I never mind…” quote by Tina Fey
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“I’ve always been able to tell a lot about people by whether they ask me about my scar. Most people never ask, but if it comes up naturally somehow and I offer up the story, they are quite interested. Some people are just dumb: 'Did a cat scratch you?' God bless. Those sweet dumdums I never mind. Sometimes it is a fun sociology litmus test, like when my friend Ricky asked me, 'Did they ever catch the black guy that did that to you?' Hmmm. It was not a black guy, Ricky, and I never said it was.”

Tina Fey

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2015 talk show appearance, USA

People reveal trust and openness through personal stories; sharing vulnerability invites connection.

In simple terms: Sharing personal stories builds trust.

Key Takeaway

Use anecdotes to connect with others.

Themes

trust communication vulnerability

Mood

conversational insightful

Type

motivational humorous

When to use this quote

  • networking
  • team building
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it appropriate to share personal details?
  • How can you gauge others' interest?
A Different Perspective

Over‑sharing can breach boundaries.

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