When I invite a woman to dinner I expect her to look at my face. That's the price she has to pay!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A witty remark framing a social interaction as a transaction where the woman owes attention.
- In plain terms
- The speaker expects a woman to look at his face when he invites her to dinner.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can be used to highlight expectations in social exchanges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the unspoken rules of dinner dates?
- How do we negotiate attention in relationships?
Another view
The remark could be seen as dismissive or objectifying.
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