I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prefers people who are not overly agreeable to save effort in forming attachments.
- In plain terms
- Unagreeable people save time to like them.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid over-investing in agreeable people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you really like?
- Why do you avoid agreeable people?
Another view
Agreeableness can be a valid social trait.
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