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What does it mean?
The Ramans do everything in threes.
In plain terms
Ramans work in sets of three.
What can you take from it?
Three‑fold patterns are common for Ramans.

Where it applies

  • cultural analysis
  • design

Putting it to work

  • identifying triads
  • using threes in storytelling

Questions to consider

  • What does the number three signify here?

Another view

Statement is vague without context.

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