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873 7 phrases that instantly make you sound like someone who reads widely and critically

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Christian Kelly @ Silicon Canals · 12/15/2025 17:00 EDT

7 phrases that instantly make you sound like someone who reads widely and critically

Master these subtle linguistic markers that naturally emerge when you've developed the habit of questioning everything you read—from admitting "I used to think that too" to asking "what's particularly fascinating about that is..."—and watch how differently people respond to your observations.

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