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People’s perception of a simple answer, such as the cost of a flight, can reveal more than the price itself. A response of “It’s $200” may be taken as exact or as a rounded figure, depending on how the respondent is viewed. Prior studies show that people who give highly precise answers—like $203 instead of $200—are seen as intelligent and hardworking but also pedantic and uptight. The study highlights how precision in communication influences judgments about a person’s character.

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