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by tokensimian 3682 days ago
Average is (typically) the arithmetic mean of a sample. In a sample of one (you), the mean is the sample. It sounds awkward, and would be a red flag that someone either didn't know what they were talking about, or were trying to mislead me (outside of your situation, and probably others).
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OK as I said English isn't my first language. Thanks for pointing out.
No worries, friend! We both learned something. Please do not let your unfamiliarity interrupt your contributions; different perspectives such asyours are why I come here. To hell if anyone makes you feel different!