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George Bernard Shaw

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.

Communication

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People often believe that their message has been understood when it actually hasn't been fully received or interpreted correctly. This mistaken assumption causes misunderstandings because true communication requires clear confirmation that both sides share the same understanding.

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