We were told our campaign wasn't sufficiently slick. We regard that as a compliment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reframes criticism about campaign slickness as a compliment, implying substance over style.
- In plain terms
- They were told their campaign wasn't polished, and they see that as praise.
- What can you take from it?
- Substance can be valued more than polish.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is criticism actually a compliment?
- Does style matter more than substance?
Another view
It ignores that slickness can be necessary for reach.
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