When people say “will explain later”, is this code for I’ll never explain this?
Lately I’ve had a few people say this to me, and I’ve never received any explanation...

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when I got those notes in consulting, it always resulted in in-person convo / something that folks didn’t want written or traceable

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“Don’t have time to explain you the obvious unless I feel gracious"

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I'll explain later but no

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I always mean to but sometimes get busy and forget. I’ve told the associates who work for me to feel free to harass me when I forget things...

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Sounds like the corporate version of what parents tell kids “I’ll tell you when you’re older”

Just like in the home, find other ways to get the info

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Why would I feel bad MD?
Each time it’s been relation to things other people have or haven’t done, so guess googles response works

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Did you follow up with them later and ask them to explain it?

OP, does that make u feel bad?

It’s usually because the topic is something you should already know / understand and we’re annoyed we have to hold your hand.

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