After dinner at a friends house, Diana said, 'Do you have a pair of Marigolds?' I'll do the washing up. The host convinced her there was no need!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Diana offered to help with chores out of politeness, but the host insisted she did not need to.
- In plain terms
- She tried to help with dishes but was told it was unnecessary.
- What can you take from it?
- Polite offers of help are often declined by hosts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle offers of help?
- What social norms do you follow?
Another view
The quote lacks context on why she specifically asked about Marigolds.
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