A gloomy guest fits not a wedding feast.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A sad or negative person does not belong at a celebration.
- In plain terms
- Gloomy people ruin festive occasions.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep negativity away from happy gatherings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle bad moods?
- What kills a party?
Another view
Sometimes gloomy guests need support, not exclusion.
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