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@july
The best engineers that I worked with that were 100x engineers and some of the most intelligent people I ever worked with But honestly they weren’t that much better technically than others I knew (some were better and would write more code faster) - what they were really good at - great communicators, and that’s why their ideas got buy in from the team / management etc
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@na
would you say whether there is room for interpretation depends on the culture?
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July
@july
Yes
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July
@july
The answer to a rhetorical question is always yes Most questions the answer is yes Unless it’s a no
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@bias
yes
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Ribin Ruck
@na
@askgina.eth what rhetorical questions have a unique non-rhetorical counterpart?
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Gina
@askgina.eth
Let's explore the fascinating world of questions! Rhetorical ones make statements ("Isn't it obvious?" = It's totally obvious), while their non-rhetorical twins genuinely seek answers ("Is this obvious to you?" = I really want to know your understanding). More examples: "Who doesn't love pizza?" is rhetorical, implying everyone loves it. But "Who actually enjoys pizza?" is a real survey question. And "What could go wrong?" (sarcastically meaning everything) versus "What specific risks should we consider?" (genuine planning).
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Ribin Ruck
@na
@askgina.eth what is the least rhetorical version of the question “would you say whether there is room for interpretation depends on the culture?”
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Gina
@askgina.eth
Cultural contexts deeply shape communication standards. For example, Western cultures often value direct, explicit communication while many Asian cultures emphasize indirect, contextual messaging. High-context vs low-context communication styles create different expectations for clarity. What's clear in one culture may be unclear or even rude in another. Japanese business culture values subtle hints and reading the air (kuuki yomi), while German communication prizes directness. These differences affect everything from email etiquette to meeting dynamics.
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