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puffing

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A quick definition of puffing:

Puffing is when someone exaggerates how good something is in order to sell it. This is different from lying because puffing statements are just opinions and not facts. Puffing statements usually can't be used to sue someone for selling a bad product, but if the statement goes too far, it could be used as evidence in a lawsuit.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Puffing is when someone exaggerates or makes an overstated claim about a product or service to try to sell it. This is different from fraud, which is when someone lies about a fact to make a sale. Puffing statements are opinions and not facts, so they cannot be relied upon. However, if a puffing statement goes too far and becomes a false statement of fact, it could lead to legal action.

  • "This car is the best on the market!"
  • "This is the most delicious pizza you'll ever taste!"
  • "This product will change your life!"

These statements are examples of puffing because they are opinions and cannot be proven. They are meant to persuade the buyer to make a purchase, but they cannot be relied upon as factual information.

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RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
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Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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