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The current text seems more like a comment than an explanation. [[User:Darthpoppins|Darthpoppins]] ([[User talk:Darthpoppins|talk]]) 21:03, 14 August 2020 (UTC)
 
The current text seems more like a comment than an explanation. [[User:Darthpoppins|Darthpoppins]] ([[User talk:Darthpoppins|talk]]) 21:03, 14 August 2020 (UTC)
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: I see "explanation" crossing over into "comment".  Comment often is a necessary part of xkcd explanation since Randall's mind works funny.  In this case I think the comic shows *some* ways to say "no" in *one* situation, but neither is comprehensive.  Also, in this case, Cueball isn't being "invited" but directed if someone says "You have to come inside", although we don't know if the context is "Come see the virtual reality room I just installed" or "Could you instead just tell me your electricity meter reading?"  So you could say "No" but it may defeat the purpose of your journey.  Better would be "What about the coronavirus?" although you are already not on the same page about that.  Nevertheless, I think what's called for is negotiation.  This can include exploring whether the other person has, or has had, the virus, and whether you have, or will pretend that you may have it.  I also favour holding your breath while you pass close to someone.  Robert Carnegie [email protected] [[Special:Contributions/162.158.154.71|162.158.154.71]] 15:38, 15 August 2020 (UTC)
 
  
 
I'm just going to put the original explanation here:
 
I'm just going to put the original explanation here:

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