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Inside, dainty horse figurines painted in pastels peek out from nooks and crannies.

“It's unbecoming . . . the way a man's lip purses. The size of the straw is too dainty.”

Tofu has some real bulk, too — it's not a flimsy, dainty thing.

To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.

Botox is now injected behind the ears to tilt them forward, creating the illusion of a smaller, daintier face.