"One moment please!" - by this we mean: please wait a moment. We all understand what is meant: just wait a moment. But what exactly is a moment? A second? or a minute? or less than a second? In German, for example, we don't always say "one moment please" as we do in English, but "a wink please". This makes an exact definition even more difficult: what is the duration of a wink? Nobody usually asks this question and nobody would probably be interested in an answer. Nevertheless, it is striking how imprecise our language very often is - and yet how clear it is to those involved in the communication what is meant. And then there is the opposite: everything that is said is precisely defined and formulated down to the last detail - and yet there are still misunderstandings. Either way, active listening is certainly one of the best ways to avoid or prevent misunderstandings and helps for clear communication.
I wish you an extraordinary day!
