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But perhaps one could argue that this resulted in those hours being more productive because they were more spread out. So assuming what you're saying is true, they could have gotten more productivity out of the same number of hours as another business that condensed its work more.

This seems like it would be much more useful on a product that you can't try out and examine in the store.

That seems like a very simplistic question, and adrian and seoxy are trying to explain why that is so. There are MANY facets within both coding and design. It would be simplistic to assume you could be excellent in all facets of either one (because they are so broad). So why can't it be possible to be excellent at certain aspects of both coding and design?

Maybe technically, but the word doesn't really add anything to the statement if someone uses it anytime they didn't observe what happened. Supposedly is akin to saying "Assuming what this person said is true, ..." which in many cases implies doubt (why not just say "so and so said she went into town").

I think his point was that it makes literal sense, but it doesn't help the process of communication, which is why he's torn on the issue.

Absolutely, and sometimes sincerity is so unanticipated in certain situations that it may be interpreted as some kind of ploy.

But I agree with the post. It's worth it to be sincere. Even when those around you may not be expecting it.