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What does it mean?
A friend announces a fact without giving time to guess.
In plain terms
He did not pause before telling the answer.
What can you take from it?
Give time before guessing.

Where it applies

  • socializing
  • games
  • telling stories

Putting it to work

  • pause before answers
  • respect timing
  • enjoy games

Questions to consider

  • How do you guess?
  • Is timing important in talk?

Another view

Sometimes people just want to share news immediately.

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