Change Becomes You
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Change Becomes You

Why “I Can’t Read Your Mind” Is Dishonest

Say what you really mean.

It occurred to me today that when someone says, “I can’t read your mind,” it’s really more of a cop out and a way to shift the blame, rather than an expression of surprise at someone’s expectations. Because in truth, if you know someone well, you should be able to “read their mind” in a sense. And we really only ever use this phrase with people we…

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