Words can hurt - Stupid me!

by JK666 15 Replies latest jw friends

  • BizzyBee
    BizzyBee

    One principle to which I try to adhere, (not always successfully) comes from basic child psychology 101:

    DON'T LABEL THE PERSON, LABEL THE BEHAVIOR.

    There is a world of difference between calling someone "stupid" and saying that they "behaved stupidly."

  • bluebell
    bluebell

    By the way, this does not apply to trolls or mean people, they will still get both barrells.

    Good to know :)

  • journey-on
    journey-on

    Words are like weapons. We can impulsively send one out like a sharp barb and injure. They can't be taken back.

    But, you CAN apply a healing salve and make things ALL BETTER. This is what you did, JK. You're a good man.

  • lfcviking
    lfcviking
    In the past week, I inadvertantly made a snide comment to someone new here on this board

    Yes i've done the same thing myself and felt bad about it afterwards. Is good to see you're man enough to take the initiative to apologise.

    Respect Bro.

  • emy the infidel
    emy the infidel

    JK your comments that I've seen have been kind and still very funny. You're right though that we all need to be careful. People are lurking here.

  • AK - Jeff
    AK - Jeff

    Can we use this as an "Apology Thread"?

    I have some to make also.

    Jeff

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