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What does it mean?
Rejecting a social observation by redefining the criteria.
In plain terms
She noticed my socks, but I judge them by thickness.
What can you take from it?
Redefining terms can deflect social judgments.

Where it applies

  • casual conversation
  • dating scenarios

Putting it to work

  • writing jokes
  • small talk

Questions to consider

  • How do you judge things?
  • What defines similarity?

Another view

It ignores the obvious color difference.

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