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!

A graphic to explain the THINK acronym. In large white capital letters, it says “BEFORE YOU SPEAK”. It then vertically has the word THINK. For the letter T, it asks, “IS IT TRUE? Is this fact or is it really an opinion or feeling? Know & be clear before you speak.” For the letter H, it says, “IS IT HELPFUL? Does it help you, them or the situation?“ For I, it says, “IS IT INSPIRING? Also, does it IMPROVE on the silence?“ For N, it says, “IS IT NECESSARY? Would this be better left unsaid?“ For K, it says, “IS IT KIND? What is your motivation for communicating?” Next to the text, it shows an illustrated white person with a speech bubble, and a black person with a thought bubble. Below this section, the text reads, “ Did you know that the THINK acronym. was created to help people be kinder on Social Media? Well, it applies to everyday communications too - whether we're talking to work colleagues, family, friends, children or our partner!” Another section is below this. It says “OTHER HELPFUL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER INCLUDE:” and it shows different illustrated characters with speech bubbles that include the questions, which are, “ Am I saying this from a place of anger? Am I being respectful?” “ Who is my audience? Who else might be able to hear, see or read this?” “How might what I'm saying appear to others?” “Could someone misinterpret what I'm saying?” “ What am I saying about myself with these words?”
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[–] 6 points 4 months ago

Exactly. This is just toxic positivity bullshit if left incomplete like that. Context matters enough that this isn't always good advice whatsoever.

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