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DO INNUENDOS HELP PRESERVE RELATIONSHIPS? (S1 EP11)

The Life Of The Mind by Steven Pinker

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The Importance of Avoiding Negative Emotions

When you offer a major D a bribe, it's challenging that relationship. A dishonest major D can kind of sniff out and accept if he wants. By keeping it vague, both parties can decide whether they want to consummate the offer without challenging the relationship that's currently in force.

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