Another man Quote by Yvonne S. Thornton
““Such injunctions were burned into us, for Mommy felt strongly about proper behavior; about sitting with a straight back, knees together, legs crossed at the ankle; about walking with shoulders back, head high. 'A person meeting you for the first time judges you by how you walk, how you spreak, and how you're dressed,' she told us. On our Sunday excursions to Asbury Park, she would watch for an example . . . 'See that?' she's say. 'I don't know that man from Adam, but I can tell from his walk he's stupid, dumb, a no account.' Then she'd point to another man. 'I don't know him either, but that's an educated person. His back's straight, he's walking straight, not slumping and slouching and oozing along'.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Culture of Parenting, 2015
Behaviors such as posture and speech become judged markers of character, shaping self‑image and social perception.
In simple terms: How you walk and speak affect how others see you.
Key Takeaway
Mind your posture and speech to influence perception.
Themes
appearance
social judgment
self‑image
behavior
confidence
Mood
reflective
critical
analytical
Type
advice
observational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- first dates
- public speaking
- networking events
Key Concepts
nonverbal communication
social signaling
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you judge others based on appearance?
- Can you change perceptions by altering behavior?
A Different Perspective
Judgment based on appearance can be superficial and unfair.
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