Food Quote by W. C. Fields
“I didn't say the meat was tough. I said I didn't see the horse that is usually outside.”
About This Quote
The speaker clarifies that the issue wasn't the meat's texture but the missing horse, implying a misdirected complaint.
In simple terms: Clarifies a complaint was misdirected.
Address the real problem, not the symptom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- customer service
- conflict resolution
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you making?
- How can you ask clearer questions?
People may focus on trivial details.