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"冗長言辞は人工的なものの匂いがするかもしれませんが、簡潔さも偽装を隠すかもしれません。"

Umberto Eco

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Using too many words can seem fake or insincere, but being too short might hide the truth. Imagine you have a friend who always uses big, fancy words to explain things. It sounds impressive, but sometimes it feels like they’re just showing off and not being genuine. On the other hand, if someone gives you a very short answer, they might be leaving out important details or not telling you the whole story. For example, if a politician gives a long speech full of complex language, it might be hard to understand what they truly mean. It feels like they’re trying to hide something behind their words. But if another politician only gives short answers, they might be avoiding questions and not giving an honest picture of the situation. The key is to find a balance. When speaking or writing, you should be clear and straightforward without trying to sound too fancy or too brief. This way, people can trust that you are being honest and clear with them.

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