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What does it mean?
The speaker recalls wanting to suggest a woman move her large watch to her waist.
In plain terms
He wanted to suggest she wear the watch on her waist.
What can you take from it?
Notice absurd fashion choices.

Where it applies

  • observing people
  • social interactions

Putting it to work

  • question fashion norms
  • observe details

Questions to consider

  • Why wear it on the wrist?
  • What else seems absurd?

Another view

It trivializes personal style.

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