My appearance still made people laugh, with that hearty jovial laugh so good for the health.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker's appearance amuses others in a way that feels superficial or dismissive.
- In plain terms
- People laugh at me, not with me.
- What can you take from it?
- Laughter can feel like exclusion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to laughter?
- When do you feel judged?
Another view
It assumes the laughter is malicious.
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