They are now looking at twenty minutes left in Battle Egg. [announcer says, 'twenty minutes to go'] THAT'S WHAT I JUST SAID! I don't know who that woman is, I never do get to see her.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reacts to an announcer repeating what they already said.
- In plain terms
- The speaker is annoyed that the announcer repeated their words.
- What can you take from it?
- Redundant communication can be frustrating.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle repetition in conversation?
- When does repetition become annoying?
Another view
The reaction might seem overly sensitive.
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