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Chinese whispers
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a game where a message is passed secretly and rapidly from one person to another, often resulting in the message being distorted or changed unintentionally as it travels through the chain of participants
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a situation where a message gets passed from one person to another, but it often gets changed along the way
Příklad
The teacher used the concept of Chinese whispers to illustrate the importance of clear communication and the potential for misunderstandings in everyday interactions.
During the game of telephone, the initial message about the surprise party turned into a hilarious case of Chinese whispers, leading to confusion about the date and location.
The office gossip became a prime example of Chinese whispers as details of the story changed with each retelling.
The courtroom testimony demonstrated how easily facts can turn into Chinese whispers, as witnesses provided conflicting accounts of the incident.
The news article started as a straightforward report, but by the time it reached the third publication, it had turned into a classic case of Chinese whispers with inaccuracies and exaggerations.
Příklad
The teacher used the concept of Chinese whispers to illustrate the importance of clear communication and the potential for misunderstandings in everyday interactions.
During the game of telephone, the initial message about the surprise party turned into a hilarious case of Chinese whispers, leading to confusion about the date and location.
The office gossip became a prime example of Chinese whispers as details of the story changed with each retelling.
The courtroom testimony demonstrated how easily facts can turn into Chinese whispers, as witnesses provided conflicting accounts of the incident.
The news article started as a straightforward report, but by the time it reached the third publication, it had turned into a classic case of Chinese whispers with inaccuracies and exaggerations.
