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231. Secret Signals: Why We Rarely Say Exactly What We Mean

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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Why We Speak Indirectly and Common Knowledge

Steven Pinker explains indirectness, euphemism, and common knowledge: how hints preserve relationships, the role of context, learning indirect cues, cultural variation, and why blunt honesty would damage social bonds.

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