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!
“Hey! You bike is getting stolen!”
Is it true - yes. Is it helpful - to the owner, yes; to the thief, no. Is it inspiring - no, not really.
Okay, let’s stay silent.
It’s just a joke, don’t kill me.
“Your bike is getting stolen” might be uninspiring, but talking about how uninspiring that example is is definitely uninspiring too. However, this comment talking about how uninspiring your comment was is also uninspiring. But if anybody calls me out on it, that would probably be uninspiring too.
It depends on how much you stretch the definition of inspiring. It may inspire the owner to chase after the thief.
Is the thief happier to have stolen the bike than Shen is sadder to lose it?
Is it true ? No
Is it helpful ? I guess it’s the top comment so yes
Is it inspiring ? Well is it now nullify3112 ?
Is it necessary ? I would argue, is anything necessary?
Is it kind? Absolutely