What Do They Really Mean?

Discover how everyday words, expressions and behaviours can carry different meanings. This interactive scratch-card experience encourages curiosity, challenges assumptions and explores communication differences, helping you recognise misunderstandings, consider alternative perspectives and build greater understanding, empathy and connection in your relationships.

What Do They Really Mean?

Looking Beyond the First Impression

Scratch away your first assumption to discover that the same words or actions can have many possible meanings.

NEURODIVERSITY · COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIPS
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First thought:

Other possible explanations

These are possibilities, not facts. We cannot know without checking.

Use your finger or mouse to scratch the silver coating. You can also choose “Reveal without scratching”.

Pause, check, connect

What did you assume at first?What else might be true?

A gentle check-in:

What could you say or do next?

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Choose a scenario

Important: An alternative explanation does not excuse hurtful behaviour or mean you should ignore your own boundaries. If something feels unsafe, prioritise your safety and seek appropriate support.