When I shook his hand, it felt like sticking my hand in a catcher's mitt. When he hugged me, he had to bend over. His size made me feel like a little boy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Description of the physical presence and size of a large person through tactile and visual metaphors.
- In plain terms
- This person was huge and made me feel small.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical presence can be intimidating.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does size influence your perception of others?
Another view
Subjective descriptions may vary based on individual perspective.
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