[bazoom42]

The comic explains it better: Don’t act surprised if sombody doesn’t know something - even if you are genuinely surprised.

> I think it's generally best to be open in communicating with others

I’m pretty sure you wouldnt blurt out “you sure got fat” in a buisiness meeting, even if it genuinely was the first thought which popped into your head. Not every thought or feeling need to be communicated.

[chao-]

EDIT: Removed my comment, as I was referencing the HN article's link. It seems to incorrectly link to a separate comic that is coincidentally also about "surprise".

I agree with bazoom42 in the context of the correct comic:

https://wizardzines.com/comics/no-feigning-surprise/