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Miranda Priestly Educates Andy About Her Cerulean Sweater | The Devil Wears Prada | HBO

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1. What does the speaker complain about first?

2. What is the speaker looking for when asking about a dress?

3. Why does the other person say something is “funny” (from the speaker’s perspective)?

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1. What point does the speaker make about the sweater’s color?

2. According to the speaker, how did cerulean spread after appearing in high-fashion collections?

3. What does the speaker conclude about the idea of being “outside” the fashion industry?

Fashion choices are completely random and personal
The person is still affected by the industry because the sweater was effectively chosen for them
Only advertisers control fashion choices
Some people truly exempt themselves by choosing simple clothes

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1. What is the main purpose of the “cerulean sweater” explanation?

To convince the listener to buy more expensive clothes immediately
To teach the exact history of one color for art students
To show how cultural and business forces influence what people think is a personal choice
To argue that fashion is meaningless and superficial

2. Which idea best matches the speaker’s tone during the scene?

3. What is one message about work standards in the first part of the clip?

Discuss the ideas from this video

Miranda Priestly Educates Andy About Her Cerulean Sweater | The Devil Wears Prada | HBO

Do you agree with the speaker that people’s clothing choices are influenced by industries and trends? Why or why not?
Have you ever bought something because it was “in style” without realizing where the trend came from?
Is it fair to judge someone for not understanding a professional field (like fashion)? Why?
What other industries (besides fashion) influence people’s “personal choices” in similar ways?