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The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers


hedging in expression of opinions

attitude: some people can think like this (see more)

Many people in Australia think like this:

When I say about something 'I think about it like this'.

It is good if I say at the same time 'I don’t say I know this, I know someone else can think not like this'.

"I reckon that the ballet is the most overpriced experience. I mean, maybe I just don't get as much enjoyment out of it as some people."

"Based on the people I know, you either love or hate licorice. I'm one of the ones who hates it."

ability to express opinionsconsideration of others in expression of opinionsexpressing opinions calmlyagainst forcing opinions on othersI think versus I know


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