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What does it mean?
Private conversations are expected but acknowledged as impossible.
In plain terms
I want this talk private but know it is not.
What can you take from it?
Set boundaries even if hard.

Where it applies

  • press conferences
  • off the record

Putting it to work

  • request privacy

Questions to consider

  • Is privacy possible?

Another view

It is often ignored by media.

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