Does hyperbole translate across cultures?

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Not always. Some cultures value understatement; others embrace dramatic expression. In multicultural settings, signal your hyperbole clearly: 'I'm exaggerating, but this really does feel overwhelming.'

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Hyperbole

Intentional exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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