Inferring and Implying

In Chapter 4, "Repairing Arguments", Epstein also explains the meanings of the words inferring and implying. He uses several examples to differentiate the two and how they correspond. According to the Epstein: "when someone leaves a conclusion unsaid, he or she is implying the conclusion. When you decide that an unstated claim is the conclusion, you are inferring that claim. We can also say someone is implying a claim if in context it's clear he or she believes the claim. In that case we infer that the person believes the claim."
For example my little brother once told me: "I will never buy Hello Kitty stuff because it's for girls!" By saying this he is implying that boys in general should not buy Hello Kitty products because girls are the target customer and boys are should not wear or play with things that are not made for them. And this is also what I have inferred from his remark.
Epstein also explains that inferring and implying can be risky or dangerous when it comes to arguing. Since everyone as different views and opinions vague claims can lead to misunderstandings. People reading these vague arguments can jump to conclusion about what the arguer is really trying to say making things more complicated. Arguments are always better when they are more explicit and details so that the audience can have a clear understanding of the arguer's side.