Really, I probably owe you at least an explanation, if not an outright apology; I know this is abrupt. But I'm trying something new this year — telling people about it, rather than keeping it to myself.
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I...once lectured someone for doing that, and I'd like to at least make an effort toward not being a hypocrite myself. Unfortunately, I think it's come at the expense of some bewilderment on your part, hasn't it.
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Really, I probably owe you at least an explanation, if not an outright apology; I know this is abrupt. But I'm trying something new this year — telling people about it, rather than keeping it to myself.
[...]
I...once lectured someone for doing that, and I'd like to at least make an effort toward not being a hypocrite myself. Unfortunately, I think it's come at the expense of some bewilderment on your part, hasn't it.