How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from An American in Paris.
Quote #7
LISE: I don't know what type of girl you think I am, but I am not, and now I would like return to my friends.
JERRY: I thought you were bored with them. You sure looked it.
LISE: You should see me now.
JERRY: Ouch.
Atta girl, Lise. When Jerry first meets Lise he comes on strong—like "Lise should seriously consider a restraining order" strong—so when she isn't won over and takes Jerry down a peg in the process, he's surprised. Ouch, indeed.
Quote #8
ADAM: (to Jerry) Tell me: when you get married, will you keep your maiden name?
Here, Adam equates needing financial support with being a woman, giving a tidy summary of gender attitudes in the film.
Quote #9
ADAM: I told you this sponsoring business was complicated. You see what happens today? Women act like men and want to be treated like women.
Before you hate on Adam, we should probably tell you that his views are a pretty accurate reflection of his society's attitudes about gender. Of course, that doesn't make them any less awful, but that's the way things were.