Quote by Amy Sherman-Palladino

I grew up where my parents would literally shove me in the car rather than have to say hello to a neighbor.

I grew up where my parents would literally shove me in the c

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker grew up in an environment where their parents actively avoided social interactions with neighbors. Instead of exchanging pleasantries or greetings, the parents would hurriedly leave the house, pushing the speaker into the car, in order to avoid engaging with people in their community. This implies a lack of neighborly connections and a preference for keeping to oneself. The quote highlights a possible isolation or aversion to socializing that influenced the speaker's upbringing.

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By Amy Sherman-Palladino

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