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What does it mean?
Wenger claims he did not witness a specific event, likely avoiding blame or controversy.
In plain terms
I did not see that happen.
What can you take from it?
Not seeing an event avoids responsibility.

Where it applies

  • incident review
  • questioning

Putting it to work

  • verify claims
  • assess awareness

Questions to consider

  • When is not seeing true?
  • How to verify events?

Another view

Claiming ignorance can seem evasive.

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