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What does it mean?
Even true things might not be right to share about someone.
In plain terms
Do not believe all true stories about me.
What can you take from it?
Privacy matters even when details are true.

Where it applies

  • gossip
  • public life
  • work

Putting it to work

  • ask consent
  • respect bounds
  • verify

Questions to consider

  • What is private to you?
  • Who controls your story?

Another view

True info can still be misused or out of context.

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