He was one of those men who comes in a door and make any woman with them look guilty.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A charismatic or dominant man can cast suspicion on any woman associated with him, regardless of her actual innocence.
- In plain terms
- Certain men make women look bad just by being near them.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of partners who overshadow or taint your reputation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has someone's presence affected how others judged you?
- How do you protect your reputation in new groups?
Another view
This view assumes women are inherently vulnerable to male influence.
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