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To know you shouldn't use these phrases, you need to know the context. Therefore, by not using these words, you're reminded of the context. Any time somebody n
by swagasaurus-rex 5y ago
To know you shouldn't use these phrases, you need to know the context.
Therefore, by not using these words, you're reminded of the context. Any time somebody notices you substituting a phrase and they know why, they will be reminded of the context.
Like all self-censorship, it immerses the speaker in the truth while they trip overthemselves trying not to say that thing.
It's like saying, "Don't think about elephants." Now everybody is thinking about it.
- moffkalast 5y ago> Now everybody is thinking about it. About the elephant in the room you mean?