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What does it mean?
Hedberg compares a roommate's bathroom inquiry to a quiz where the answer is revealed prematurely.
In plain terms
His roommate asks if anyone needs the bathroom while using it himself.
What can you take from it?
Questions lose meaning if the answer is already known.

Where it applies

  • shared housing
  • awkward questions
  • daily routine

Putting it to work

  • avoid redundant questions

Questions to consider

  • What questions seem unnecessary?
  • How do you handle shared spaces?

Another view

This depends on specific roommate dynamics.

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