Almost everyone has experienced a conversation where someone has pleaded, "That's not what I meant!" What does this indicate?
A) A recipient has caused trouble for the messenger.
B) Good communication has occurred between parties.
C) There is a high comfort level between the conversationalists.
D) A communication barrier has prevented the recipient from understanding the messenger.

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The plea "That's not what I meant!" indicates a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the message being conveyed. This points to a communication barrier that prevented the recipient from understanding the messenger.

Almost Everyone Has Experienced a Conversation Where Someone Has Pleaded