The article discusses the stark differences in clothing choices during spring, reflecting how people perceive the same weather variably. The author recounts experiences of others who dress inappropriately for conditions, feeling bemused yet realizing it signifies deeper differences in individual perspectives and experiences. Inspired by the term 'sonder', the author recognizes that each passerby has a complex inner world, underscoring the uniqueness of personal comfort and expression, especially during transitional seasons like spring.
"To a lesser extent this happens all year. I remember sweltering in a suffocating Paris heatwave and being aghast at the sight of elderly ladies in thick tights and overcoats."
"We’re all under the same sky, consulting the same weather app, but apparently no one feels the same temperature."
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