The water will cool the air significantly, but he explained it incorrectly, or you misunderstood him.

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It's even worse to not ask questions at all and find out you misunderstood or left something out.

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The urge to quickly react (without considering what you or they may have misunderstood) can affect you -- whether you are the person sending the initial e-mail or the one who receives it.

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And I fear I misunderstood you in the first place.

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