If a guy tells you about his hookup story, what does it mean?

You could simply listen quietly and nod. It shows that you are being polite and receptive without passing judgment.

It could mean that until the one with power or a different perspective (the lion here symbolically) shares their side of things, we don't have the full picture. For example, in a situation where there are different accounts of an event, like a conflict between a hunter and a lion. Usually, we hear the hunter's story, but until the lion tells his story, we might be misinformed.

It means that something doesn't convey or communicate a narrative. For example, a picture with just a single color might tell no story as there are no elements to form a sequence of events or a plot.

I'm not entirely sure without more context. It could be a story where a judge is sharing some kind of tale about a man to his dog. Maybe it's a strange anecdote the judge has experienced in relation to a man and he's telling it to his pet as if the dog could understand.

It means that we often only hear one version of a story, usually the dominant or more common one. Until the lion, which could represent a less - heard or oppressed side, tells its story, we don't have the full picture. For example, in history, the colonizers' version of events was often told, but we rarely heard the stories of the colonized until they started to speak up.

It could mean that the resume presents a version of events or achievements that doesn't match the reality. Maybe he has exaggerated his skills or experiences on the resume.

A 'second story guy' usually refers to a thief who specializes in breaking into the upper floors or second stories of buildings to steal.

It could mean that the Earth has a history and experiences to convey. For example, the layers of rocks tell the story of geological changes over millions of years. Fossils in the ground are like pages in a book, showing the existence of ancient life forms.

It could mean that cheese has a story to tell. Maybe it's about its origin, like how it was first made in a certain region, or the different types of milk used to make it.

Well, 'sunset tells the story' can be seen from an artistic point of view. Artists often use sunsets in their works to tell various stories. It could be a story of love, as the warm colors of the sunset can create a romantic atmosphere. It might also be a story of change, because the setting sun marks the change from day to night. In literature, too, a sunset can be a powerful symbol that sets the mood for a story, whether it's a story of hope, despair, or something in between. The way the light fades, the colors blend, all these elements work together to tell a unique story.