Never Say "But"| No Bullsh*t from Dr. Adam
Anything after "But," Doesn't Matter ↓ Anything you say before the word "but" doesn't really matter anymore.What people hear and remember is what comes after someone says "but." So for instance, I love you but I CAN'T STAND IT when you leave the cabinets open. No one hears that I love you anymore. All they hear is that you hate that the cabinets are left open. Really what most people mean is, "I love you and I hate when you leave the cabinets open."This is more accurate because and is additive. Both things exist at the same time. You love them and you hate when the cabinets are left open. Here are Some Quick Examples For Everyday Life:
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