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@LittleBlueYugo, I think it’s because we’re so used to being wrong or screwing-up, that we tend to think it’s an admission of yet another screw-up, if we have to ask someone to repeat themself because we didn’t grasp something the first time.
But it’s all in how you look at it.
In fact, it’s a clever communication technique to say, “So, you’re saying, ________?” and paraphrase what the person just said to you. Or, “I just want to make sure I got that right. Could you run that by me again, a little slower?”.
Believe it or not, people appreciate it when someone is honest (and wise and prudent) enough to pause and ask questions to make sure they understand what was said.
Even Western Union telegrams offered “Free repetition of doubtful words”!
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