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What does it mean?
The speaker enjoyed the company but found the specific event or topic boring.
In plain terms
I had fun with you, but the evening itself was not wonderful.
What can you take from it?
Distinguish between enjoying people and enjoying the situation.

Where it applies

  • dinner parties
  • public events
  • social gatherings

Putting it to work

  • politely critique events
  • separate person from context
  • use humor to soften criticism

Questions to consider

  • When is it appropriate to criticize an event politely?
  • How do you balance honesty and politeness?

Another view

It can be seen as rude to undermine the host's effort.

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