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What does it mean?
The speaker denies being the subject of a specific misunderstanding or assumption.
In plain terms
You did not mean me for that role.
What can you take from it?
Clarify misunderstandings about your role.

Where it applies

  • correction
  • clarification

Putting it to work

  • correct assumptions

Questions to consider

  • How do we verify intent?

Another view

Ambiguity in speech causes this.

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