Read The Room

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Read The Room” is an internet slang term used to imply that someone should pay attention to the current atmosphere or context of a situation and adjust their words or actions accordingly. It suggests that the person is oblivious or insensitive to the emotions, opinions, or social dynamics of the situation.

Examples:

– In an online chat about a serious topic, someone makes a joke about it, completely disregarding the gravity of the discussion. Another participant might respond by saying, “Read The Room, we’re discussing something important here.”

– During a live-streamed video game tournament, a player starts trash-talking and insulting their opponent excessively, even though the event is supposed to be friendly. The viewers might comment, “Can you please read the room? This is supposed to be a fun and supportive environment.”

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