Buy me a drink, Sing me a song, Take me as I come because I can't stay long
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks for simple kindness and acceptance before departing soon.
- In plain terms
- Please treat me well but I will not stay long.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept people as they are while they are here.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you treat guests?
- Do you value short visits?
Another view
Some visitors may not deserve kindness.
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