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What does it mean?
A full-cavity search is described as harmless because it is performed on the speaker themselves.
In plain terms
They say the invasive search is safe because they do it on themselves.
What can you take from it?
Self‑testing can be used to claim safety.

Where it applies

  • demonstrating a procedure
  • explaining a technique

Putting it to work

  • show a method on oneself
  • use personal example

Questions to consider

  • Why does using oneself as a test matter?
  • Does this really prove safety?

Another view

The claim ignores that others may experience the procedure differently.

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