You just don't expect posh girls to grab your tits, call your trousers 'too clitty' and use words like 'pussy pelmet' but they do. You are so shocked by what they are saying that by the time you have recovered and thought of something to say they have whipped you out of your jeans and eased you into a Lycra cat suit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes being surprised by the bold, vulgar language of fashionable women, which overwhelms them and forces a rapid change in attire.
- In plain terms
- Posh girls use shocking language and quickly change my outfit.
- What can you take from it?
- Be prepared for unexpected boldness in social encounters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we react strongly to unexpected language?
- How can we stay grounded in such moments?
Another view
The anecdote relies on exaggerated stereotypes.
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