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Sort it: observation, inference, or stereotype shorthand

Distinguish direct observation from interpretation and from stereotype-loaded shorthand.

Place each statement into the right bucket. Direct observation Inference Loaded shorthand During the review, he answered the CFO’s question after a 12-second pause and then gave two implementation options She probably lacks strategic depth because she focused on execution details first He just doesn’t feel polished enough for senior leadership The candidate interrupted the interviewer twice before the question finished She may be underprepared for ambiguity because she asked for a concrete example before answering He seems like a culture fit and a natural leader

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