Explaining Quote by Sarah Cooper
“Men love explaining things. But when he's explaining something and you already know that, it might be tempting to say 'I already know that.' Instead, have him explain it to you over and over again. It will make him feel useful and will give you some time to think about out how to avoid him in the future.”
About This Quote
Repeated explanations can be used to buy time and make the speaker feel valued while you plan your response.
In simple terms: Use repeated explanations to gain time and make the speaker feel useful.
Key Takeaway
Leverage the pause to think.
Themes
communication
strategy
psychology
Mood
strategic
patient
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- work meetings
- family discussions
- negotiations
- customer service
Key Concepts
social dynamics
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you politely redirect without hurting feelings?
- What alternatives give you time without manipulation?
A Different Perspective
May reinforce the speaker’s habit of over‑explaining, causing frustration.
![“[Barack Obama] will spend long periods of time explaining to people why he won't use it. At the end of the explanation, nobody knows why he still won't use it because the explanation is no good. And I mean, honestly we have a president that in my opinion really doesn't know what he's doing.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb3/donald-trump-18_barack_barack-obama-will-spend-long-periods-of_29283.jpg)
