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authorGravatar Jonathan Reed <jdreed@mit.edu>2014-02-14 12:25:55 -0500
committerGravatar Jonathan Reed <jdreed@mit.edu>2014-02-14 12:25:55 -0500
commitc7b1d9dfad740446e7717f7b59cb1aefd5778bcc (patch)
tree600ad99a3acc4699549c7325526118df6b01d486
parent908493028700d94cb44e9f952923741d3171d993 (diff)
Clarify that "well actually" is about nitpicking
Incorporate suggestions from dwilson
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@@ -59,8 +59,9 @@ precise. However, many well-actually's are, like feigning surprise,
primarily about (intentionally or unintentionately) demonstrating
one's own knowledge, not truth-seeking.
-Even if you're trying to convey important information or prevent someone
-from making a big mistake, consider finding a different way to say it.
+While "Well, actually" may be appropriate when conveying a major
+correction or preventing someone from making a dangerous mistake, you
+may wish to consider finding a different way to say it. In short:
"People don't remember what you tell them, they remember how you make
them feel."[1]