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About this quote

What does it mean?
Asking for clarification on timing.
In plain terms
Do you mean right now?
What can you take from it?
Ask for specificity in conversations.

Where it applies

  • meetings
  • daily talk
  • instructions

Putting it to work

  • clarify timing
  • ask if unsure

Questions to consider

  • Why ask for clarification?
  • When is now important?

Another view

It can sound sarcastic depending on tone.

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