When you want to tell your friend something without saying it directly to them, you’re being indirect. It’s like when you want to play a game, but instead of saying ‘Let’s play!’, you say, ‘I wonder if anyone wants to have fun today?’ Your friend might understand that you want to play without you saying it directly.

Think of it like a maze. Instead of walking straight to the end, you take a winding path. You still get to where you need to be, but you take a different route. Being indirect means you are not going straight to the point, but you still get your message across.

Imagine you’re drawing a picture. Instead of drawing a straight line from one side to the other, you draw a zigzag. The line still connects the two sides, but it takes a more interesting path. When you’re indirect, you’re like that zigzag line, finding a creative way to connect your thoughts to someone else’s mind.