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Games
Moving goalposts
Never enough, never right.
As soon as you meet one expectation, a new one appears. You can't win, that's the point.
The signs
- /You did what was asked, but now it's something else
- /Rules change with the mood
Your move
Ask for clarity once. If it moves again, stop running.
Example
"Tell me clearly what you expect. I won't guess every time."
Mini quiz
Which message illustrates "Moving goalposts"?