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What does it mean?
Goodbyes should happen abruptly, without prolonged sorrow.
In plain terms
Farewells are best when they are sudden.
What can you take from it?
Embrace swift endings to reduce lingering pain.

Where it applies

  • ending relationships
  • leaving a job

Putting it to work

  • plan concise goodbyes
  • avoid drawn-out farewells

Questions to consider

  • When is a sudden goodbye appropriate?

Another view

Sudden goodbyes can be traumatic for some.

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