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Janice Walton's avatar

Have a Great Holiday Weekend!

My parents, the dictionary, and society taught me that demure meant being reserved, modest, and shy— 70 years ago. Today, there seems to be an alternative definition. Social media says demure means being cutesy, clean, and mindful. Hmmm!!

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

For me as an 82 yo man demure implied kind of sexy but in a quietly seductive way. Great post.

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