Actually, sometimes we do announce something shocking in order to test the response of those we care about.
If their response isn't satisfactory to us, we say we were just joking and wait until we have enough courage to follow through in spite of their reaction.
But I hope we actually do follow through and exercise our own freedom and independence.
Because I can promise you their response will almost never be perfect.
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