Perhaps this is a cultural thing, but doublespeak seems to be prevalent even in casual conversation

  • 👁️👄👁️@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I assume you mean just subtly mentioning something without outright saying it. That’s just a social skill, since some things are better said that way.

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      1 year ago

      On the other hand, equivocation is the bastion of cowards and simpletons.