If you see a man opening a car door for a woman, it means one of two things: it's either a new woman or a new car!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He jokes that a man opening a car door for a woman signals either a new romance or a new car.
- In plain terms
- Opening a door for a woman often means a new relationship or a new car.
- What can you take from it?
- Small gestures can hint at personal milestones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you read into small gestures?
- Do you think this stereotype is fair?
Another view
It's a stereotypical joke that may not hold true universally.
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