Difference between 'explaining something' and 'handing out instructions'

[Anette1]

Hello,

as I'm currently working on TOIEC preparations I wonder what's the difference between

"The man is explaining something to his collegue" and
"The man is handing out instructions"

On the picture there is a scene in the office; a women is sitting in front of a pc and a man is standing behind her and talking, he has a piece of paper in his hand, but he does not had it out to the women...

Thanks for your help im Advance,
Anette

[Mister Micawber]

Then he is explaining something. 'Hand out' also implies that there are several recipients, not just one.
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[Anette1]

Thanks a lot for your quick help :-)