In fact, I'd glanced at her once, then looked elsewhere. Everybody has similar experiences. Written and spoken descriptions seem even less reliable than weather forecasts and lottery tickets. To you, prices were too high, servers were slow and rude, and you'd rate the food bland, at best. Consequently, our viewpoints are truly customized, like a contact lens prescription which works for us, but not for the person standing next to us.
Life experiences shape perception.
Bostonians wash their cars on those days. A person's needs alter perception. Also, think of driving past a bank sign and seeing the time and temperature flashing alternately. Running late for an appointment, you're likely to focus on the time. Heading for the beach, you'll center on the temperature.