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XY problem

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problem of communication when asking for help

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software engineering

Eric S. Raymond

customer service

garbage in, garbage out

technical support

law of the instrument

Einstellung effect

Categories

Customer service Help desk Problem solving

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What links here6 pages

Einstellung effect

Psycho-Cybernetics

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