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What does it mean?
A simple observation linking a specific food preference to the lifestyle of solitary people.
In plain terms
Solitary people tend to like Rice Krispies.
What can you take from it?
Simple habits can reflect social status or lifestyle.

Where it applies

  • describing a character
  • making a joke

Putting it to work

  • character building

Questions to consider

  • What do our habits say about us?
  • Do food choices reveal personality?

Another view

It is a generalization that may not apply to everyone.

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