You are to be given one method of communication with your rival, albeit indirect communication.

你得到了一种和你的对手交流的方法，尽管只是一种间接交流。

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The first distinction is that between direct communication and indirect communication.

第一个差别是直接交流和间接交流。

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Masked and indirect communication occurs when both the message and intended recipient are unclear.

头戴面具，间接通信时，会发生两个消息和接收者都不清楚。

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These girls often resorted to gossip and other forms of indirect communication, or they internalize their feelings in unhealthy ways.

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Sometimes this indirect form of communication can be effective when done carefully and with positive intent.

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