'(talking to a man in Florida, New York) Shit, I didn't know New York had a Florida. That doesn't sound right. I don't think you know geography very well, you're being silly.' (from 'Florida, the Tropical State')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker points out a geographic absurdity to mock someone's ignorance.
- In plain terms
- New York does not have a Florida, so you are wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Spotting factual errors can be used to tease others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is correcting someone helpful?
- How do you handle mistakes?
Another view
It requires basic knowledge to identify the error.
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