And one of my firmest conclusions is that we always think by seeking and drawing parallels to things we know from our past, and that we therefore communicate best when we exploit examples, analogies, and metaphors galore, when we avoid abstract generalities, when we use very down-to-earth, concrete, and simple language, and when we talk directly about our own experience.
What exactly did you find in Atlanta?__rank unzipped his backpack and started bringing out souvenirs. __ome peach preserves. A couple of T-shirts. A snow globe. And, um, these not-really-Chinese handcuffs.__nnabeth forced herself to stay calm. __ow about you start from the top__f the story, not the backpack.
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What exactly did you find in Atlanta?__rank unzipped his backpack and started bringing out souvenirs. __ome peach preserves. A couple of T-shirts. A snow globe. And, um, these not-really-Chinese handcuffs.__nnabeth forced herself to stay calm. __ow about you start from the top__f the story, not the backpack.
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