We also have a tendency to blurt out ideas out of excitement without taking just one more step to formulate a thought or supporting bullets.

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You know those situations where everyone knows something yet no one is courageous enough to just blurt out the obvious?

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This explains why people often blurt out embarrassing things to precisely the people they want to impress most, whether it's the boss, a first date or a future in-law.

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