I'm very well liked in Hartford. You know, the trouble is, Linda, people don't seem to take to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes a contrast between being well-liked and feeling disconnected from people.
- In plain terms
- I am liked but do not feel I fit in with people.
- What can you take from it?
- Popularity does not equal genuine connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel disconnected even when popular?
- What makes connection real?
Another view
Some people may feel connected despite appearances.
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