I like you-I have no taste-but I like you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits a personal flaw while affirming a positive feeling toward someone.
- In plain terms
- I like you even though I am not good at judging.
- What can you take from it?
- Liking someone can persist despite self-awareness of poor judgment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does good taste matter in friendship?
- Can you like someone without understanding them?
Another view
Admitting poor taste might undermine the compliment.
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