I'd like to start the show by showing you something I'm very proud of. You'll have to step back, though.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to share something they are proud of but requires the audience to step back first.
- In plain terms
- I want to show you something proud, but you need to step back.
- What can you take from it?
- Always consider safety distance before revealing something impressive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does the speaker need the audience to step back?
- What are they showing that requires distance?
Another view
It does not specify why stepping back is necessary.
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