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Re:Language is primarily a tool for communication rather tha... by 082349872349872 on Saturday June 22, 2024 @05:36AM (#40757667)
> just how much of a wierdo

I was surprised to learn the other day from HN that not only some people, but some commenters here, consider the notion of "not opening one's mouth to start a sentence before knowing how it's going to end" an impracticable ideal.

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Re:Language is primarily a tool for communication rather tha... by _0ffh on Saturday June 22, 2024 @07:25AM (#40758176)
Hmmm, I don't think I know exactly what words I want so say when opening my mouth, but I usually do know exactly what point I want to express. Also, after having expressed my point I stop making noises. Some people seem to really need to say something, but then just go on meandering without giving any indication that they actually have any point to make.
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