Quote by Lucy Alibar

My dad, like many Southern men, is this very emotionally expressive person who isn't as articulate in words about his feelings as he is with breaking a chair or something like that.

My dad, like many Southern men, is this very emotionally exp

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This quote describes the Southern cultural stereotype of men who are both emotionally expressive in their actions but struggle to articulate their feelings through words. The speaker's dad is portrayed as someone who may not always express his emotions verbally, but rather channels them physically, perhaps by exhibiting strong reactions such as breaking a chair. The quote highlights the contrast between the Southern cultural norms of emotional expressiveness and verbal communication skills.

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