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Absolutely Ludicrous

Do you know what always annoys me?

When people always talk in absolutes and never understand that there are things they may never understand.

Did you see what I did there? I used absolutes to explain that I am always annoyed with people who speak in absolutes. Annoying, right?

So in the off chance that you are not familiar with the idea of speaking in absolutes, it is when someone uses definitive and unqualified language, such as "always," "never," "everyone," or "no one" when trying to make a point. This approach can oversimplify complex situations and overlook nuances. Other downsides to speaking like this is that it can create unrealistic expectations, lead to misunderstandings, and shut down constructive dialogue.

If you've ever been in an argument with someone who speaks in absolutes, you know that it can be very alienating, making it difficult to find common ground or compromise. Additionally, absolute statements can undermine credibility. The fact is there are n…