'Though everyone says my son looks like me, I think he's an exact replica of Gauri. He took to me instantly, he even talks to me. I'll tell my son to grab all the opportunities he can, he shouldn't wait for them to come knocking. And when he grows up, I'll flirt with all his girlfriends. That's for sure.' - Shahrukh
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The father praises his wife's genes for his son's appearance but warns his son to seize opportunities and jokes about flirting with his future partners.
- In plain terms
- He credits his wife for looks and tells his son to be proactive while joking about his future dating life.
- What can you take from it?
- Seize opportunities early and respect women.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you encourage initiative?
- What limits do you set?
Another view
The joke about flirting with his son's girlfriends is inappropriate for some audiences.
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