Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If a doctor cannot keep plants alive, they may lack care or attention to detail in their work.
- In plain terms
- Avoid doctors who cannot even keep office plants alive.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for attention to detail when choosing a medical provider.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small signs tell you about someone's professionalism?
- Does environment reflect ability?
Another view
Plant care is not a reliable metric for medical skill.
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