He trusted neither of them as far as he could spit, and he was a poor spitter, lacking both distance and control.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The narrator distrusts two people and insults his own ability.
- In plain terms
- He trusts them poorly and notes he is bad at spitting.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-insults can express deep distrust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you trust poorly?
- How do you judge ability?
Another view
Self-deprecation may not build trust.
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