I really liked this graphic that I found here: https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/think-acronym-for-kinder-and-more-effective-communications/

But it’s not the only source for the THINK acronym. This source claims it was created to reduce online bullying, but I believe the idea, and probably the acronym, have been around much longer than that.

Why YSK: we can all benefit from improving our communication skills, and this is one easy way to do that. I think a lot of us want to be kind, and this can help us better achieve that goal. It’s helped me a lot!

  • pieland@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Anecdotally, it can be contagious.

    I live in one of those most dangerous towns in my country. We have a Facebook group where people will proudly act really nasty toward each other.

    One time someone was mean to me and it was unwarranted. I think anyone wouldn’t’ve blamed me if I called her out.

    I can be nasty myself. A lot. ESPECIALLY if I’m being attacked. But I’m trying to work on it.

    For whatever reason, in this situation I happened to remember that I’m trying to work on it. And as badly as I wanted to be the bigger bitch, I chose to be the bigger person and I chose to respond with kindness. And I felt like shit. And I felt mad that I wasn’t “defending” myself.

    It caused a chain reaction that I’ve never seen in this town. People were hopping into the replies also offering kindness to this person.

    This was awhile ago and I still feel great about it. Which is another benefit.

    You’re way more likely to regret being mean than you are to regret being kind.