'It's time for siesta, you're being silly. Bye!' (from 'Mariposa')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker tells someone it’s time for a nap, calling them silly and ending the conversation.
- In plain terms
- They say it’s nap time and call the other silly.
- What can you take from it?
- Setting boundaries can be done humorously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can humor soften a boundary?
- When is a short dismissal appropriate?
Another view
May be perceived as dismissive.
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