What dreadful Hot weather we have!-It keeps one in a continual state of Inelegance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hot weather makes it hard to maintain a polished appearance.
- In plain terms
- Heat makes people look messy.
- What can you take from it?
- Weather affects social presentation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does appearance matter in heat?
- How does weather change behavior?
Another view
Ignores practical solutions like cooling.
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