'Is that vodka?' Margarita asked weakly. The cat jumped up from its chair in indignation. 'Excuse me, your majesty,' he squeaked, 'do you think I would give vodka to a lady? That is pure spirit!'
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A cat defends its honor by clarifying a drink is pure spirit, not vodka.
- In plain terms
- The cat corrects a mistake about the drink.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarify misunderstandings politely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you defend your honor?
- When is clarification needed?
Another view
It may seem overly dramatic.
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