Besides, they always smell of bread and butter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Besides, they always smell of bread and butter.
- In plain terms
- They always have a comforting, homey scent.
- What can you take from it?
- Familiar aromas can signal comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do simple scents evoke comfort?
- How can scent influence mood?
Another view
The statement is vague about who 'they' are.
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