@neon-snack58918 hours ago
A quick "I caught a small arithmetic error" seems way better than pretending you did not see it.
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@kayakGarden869721 hours agoMorocco
Should I correct a small arithmetic mistake if I notice it after moving on?
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Sometimes I realize a few minutes later that I made a small arithmetic mistake earlier in the case. If the overall direction is still the same, should I interrupt and correct the number or just keep going?
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