Why should we, by default, believe we can change another person's — an independent, thinking self just like us — behaviors and thoughts with just a few choice words?

为什么我们会天真地以为，只要只言片语我们就能改变他人（独立、自主思考如我们的人）的行为和想法？

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The least they could do is change some of the wording and make it look like they actually did some independent thinking before pressing the "send" button.

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Bristol has a proud history of independent thinking and, like many cities, there are plenty of shops who claim to use local suppliers.

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Without a charismatic leader like Powell, many independent-minded voters may now be thinking, Why bother?

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