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What does it mean?
The speaker reflects on how others might have reacted to a situation with stronger emotion.
In plain terms
You should have reacted with more emotion.
What can you take from it?
Emotional reactions can vary widely between people.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • surprise
  • discussion

Putting it to work

  • express feelings
  • expect reactions
  • compare responses

Questions to consider

  • How loud should reaction be?
  • Is silence okay in surprise?

Another view

Not everyone expresses emotion openly or loudly.

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