Jack: What kind of tiger is that - Siberian or Bengal?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jack asks for specific details about a tiger when a general mention was made.
- In plain terms
- He wants to know the breed of the tiger.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek specifics to understand a situation better.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you need specifics?
- How detailed should you be?
Another view
It treats a general statement as a request for technical data.
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