The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint isn't intended.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Family life works best when you understand when someone is giving a hint and when they are not.
- In plain terms
- Know when to read a hint and when not to.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to context before reacting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do you assume a hint exists?
- What could you do to verify a hint?
Another view
Hints can be ambiguous and misread.
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