Nazir 2 · Beginner voice, Standard

Hook

Have you ever tried to make a big promise to change your life, but ended up using weird, coded language because saying it out loud felt too scary? Or have you ever dropped subtle hints to a friend, desperately hoping they would read your mind because you could not find the right words to say?

We do this all the time in our daily lives. We say, "I am thinking of eating a bit lighter," when we actually mean, "I am starting a strict health kick today." We mutter, "I might turn in early," when we really mean, "Please leave me alone, I am completely exhausted." We use verbal shortcuts, quirky slang, and silent hopes to communicate our deepest intentions.