I don't like this official/unofficial distinction. It sound, er, officious.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dislikes the distinction between official and unofficial, calling it pretentious.
- In plain terms
- They find the official/unofficial split pretentious.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid unnecessary formal distinctions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does labeling add value?
- How can we keep language clear without pretension?
Another view
Some distinctions help clarify expectations.
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