All pretty girls are a trap, a pretty trap, and men expect them to be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pretty women are often seen as traps by men who expect it.
- In plain terms
- Men think pretty girls are traps.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of stereotypes about appearance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does appearance affect perception?
- What stereotypes do you notice?
Another view
Not all men hold this view.
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