'En ollut naitakaan pyytanyt ja ne tulivat minulle yllatyksena.' ('I hadn't requested these, and they came as a surprise to me.')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses surprise that they were asked for something they did not seek.
- In plain terms
- I did not ask for these; they surprised me.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that unexpected requests may arrive without invitation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle unsolicited requests?
- Did you expect what came?
Another view
It does not address how to handle the surprise once it happens.
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