Come on, Fred, I'm not your sister, you know
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A co-star reminds Astaire of their specific professional relationship.
- In plain terms
- Someone reminds Fred they are not related.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarify roles to avoid confusion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we assume roles?
- How do you set boundaries?
Another view
It might seem overly literal in a close relationship.
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