More English — Tell Me

So go on. You’ve read this far.

A colleague says, “This project feels off.” You say, “Tell me more.” The real issue—a missed deadline, a broken trust—finally surfaces. tell me more english

These two words are the opposite of a conversation-ender. They are the key that unlocks hidden rooms. They turn a monologue into a discovery. And yet, we almost never use them. Let’s be honest: saying “Tell me more” feels vulnerable. It admits you didn’t already know everything. It surrenders the spotlight. In a world where we’re all curating our own brilliance, asking someone to elaborate feels like giving away your stage time. So go on

Tell me more. What’s your experience with these two small, mighty words? “This project feels off.” You say