When a simple conversation turns complicated, one party may be hearing more than was actually said
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inah (thinking quietly to herself): Maybe I should give Dan’s grandmother a call. Oh, but wait… what if he already spoke to her today? I know it’s hard for her to have too many calls. I’d better check.
Dinah: Dan, did you speak to your grandmother today?
Dan: Why? Is she complaining I didn’t call her?
Dinah: No, but I was thinking of calling her.
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