I knew this suit was going to be a problem when i went into the store and asked them 'will this make me look fat?' and they replied 'why shouldn't it, you are'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A comedian jokes about asking a store clerk if a suit makes him look fat, and the clerk replies bluntly that it should because he is fat.
- In plain terms
- Asking if you look bad might get you an honest answer you don't want.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect honesty when asking for appearance feedback.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Would you ask for honest feedback if you knew it would hurt?
- How do you feel when told the truth about your looks?
Another view
It relies on the assumption the clerk is being sarcastic or brutally honest.
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