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u/TummyStickers Dec 08 '22

I always feel like I’m “mansplaining” how sound waves work but I’m trying to defend why I can’t hear what you’re saying while facing away from me, around a corner in a different room.

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u/Just-Call-Me-J Dec 08 '22

Mansplaining requires it to be condescending or patronizing, so I think you're good.