I know people that could serve me canned tuna and saltine crackers and have me feel more at home at their table than some people who can cook circles around me. The more you try to impress people, generally the less you do.

Summary

This quote suggests that true connection and a sense of belonging cannot be achieved through impressive gestures or external displays of talent or wealth. The speaker highlights the idea that they would feel more comfortable and welcomed at someone's table, even if the meal is simple and unpretentious. It implies that authenticity and genuine warmth, rather than mere external appearances, are what truly foster a sense of familiarity and connection with others. It also suggests that efforts to impress others may actually create distance or fail to create a genuine bond.

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