The Grammatical Significance of Complicating Conversations and the Risks of Miscommunication
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The Grammatical Significance of Complicating Conversations and the Risks of Miscommunication

Question from a reader:
Is complicating a story permissible as a grammatical or fraudulent technique?

Complicating a Story: Perspectives on Grammar and Fraudulent Techniques

Hello, everyone! Today, I would like to discuss a somewhat unique and intriguing topic. The question is, “Is complicating a story permissible as a grammatical or fraudulent technique?” This theme involves a legal perspective, and from my own

Complete Guide to Cooling-Off and Cancellation Procedures for Electricity Contracts
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Complete Guide to Cooling-Off and Cancellation Procedures for Electricity Contracts

Question from a reader:
I applied for electricity from Earth Infinity Co., Ltd. through an agency called BEYOND yesterday. Considering a cooling-off period, I made an inquiry call today. The company name that answered was different, but I was told that BEYOND is the same company. The explanatory document about the cooling-off period states that I should send a “notification of

Is Online Voting Declaration Illegal? Exploring the Truth and Key Considerations
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Is Online Voting Declaration Illegal? Exploring the Truth and Key Considerations

Question from a reader:
Is it illegal to say online that I voted for the XX party?

Is Declaring Your Vote Online Illegal? Unraveling the Truth

Recently, I received a question about whether saying “I voted for the XX party” online constitutes a legal violation. Since I have a keen interest in political and legal topics, I decided to reflect on this

Comprehensive Guide to Discovering and Legally Handling Community Association Bank Passbooks
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Comprehensive Guide to Discovering and Legally Handling Community Association Bank Passbooks

Question from a reader:
I found a bankbook that was used for the community association’s accounting. The account holder passed away decades ago, and I discovered it by chance while cleaning out my family home. The bankbook has something like the community association’s name written before the individual’s name. When I inquired with a certain bank, I was told that even

Understanding Liability and Insurance for Traffic Accidents Caused by Pedestrian Signal Violations
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Understanding Liability and Insurance for Traffic Accidents Caused by Pedestrian Signal Violations

Question from a reader:
I heard that if a pedestrian ignores a traffic signal and suddenly runs out, the responsibility for the accident is often judged to be 70:30 against the pedestrian. I think the insurance company for the car would end up paying, but does that mean the pedestrian has to pay out of pocket? If the other party is