Answer Quote by Twinkle Khanna
“Once, I went to the premiere of a film, and the producer asked me if I liked it. I said it's crap. But I don't say that anymore. Now I say I have to think about it. If you ever hear me say that, you know the answer!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
The speaker learned to replace blunt criticism with a polite, non‑committal response to avoid conflict and preserve relationships.
In simple terms: I stopped saying I hated things; now I say I need to think.
Key Takeaway
Use neutral language to defuse tension.
Themes
communication
politeness
conflict avoidance
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- workplace meetings
- social gatherings
- online comments
- customer feedback
Key Concepts
social etiquette
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does polite language affect trust?
- When is honesty more valuable than diplomacy?
A Different Perspective
May seem evasive and delay honest feedback.
![“I had intended to make another film, called Pocket Money, which was to be about children at a school. I was very much intrigued by the story [of Close Up] - it came into my dreams and I was very much influenced by it. So I called my producer and asked that we put aside Pocket Money and start…” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f97/abbas-kiarostami-2631_children_i-had-intended-to-make-another-film-call_407453.jpg)
