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What does it mean?
A less attractive maiden flees a display by making loud cries to hide her escape direction.
In plain terms
Someone runs away in fear and makes noise to cover where they are going.
What can you take from it?
Fear can drive people to use distraction tactics to escape unnoticed.

Where it applies

  • social gatherings
  • dangerous situations
  • public embarrassment

Putting it to work

  • conflict resolution
  • escape strategies
  • social dynamics

Questions to consider

  • Why do people hide their flight?
  • How does status affect fear?

Another view

It suggests appearance dictates fear response, which is a generalization.

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