Of course I regret it. I should have added 'after everyone had left the building except the editors and the reporters.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author clarifies the target of a previous remark, emphasizing intent to harm specific staff.
- In plain terms
- She specifies she meant to hurt editors and reporters, not everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarifying intent shows specific animosity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is specificity worse?
- How do we judge intent?
Another view
It highlights targeted hostility rather than general frustration.
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