#also 'saved my bacon' primarily refers to how what I'm saying may be misinterpreted or how I may be misinterpreting someone else | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

weepingfireflies · 6 months

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Listen, I know I'm the weird one for thinking about it in such a methodical way, but I think that if you're going to criticize someone, you should at least be aware of why, specifically, you're doing it. Are you trying to help that person see something in another light? Are you trying to inform others about a prevalent issue or mindset? Are you really upset with them, or is there a larger issue at play? How will criticizing this person change them, others, and/or yourself?

Like, I understand that's a kind of a robotic way of thinking, but taking a moment to think before I interact with anyone, especially strangers, has saved my bacon more than once. And, like, if you're just doing it to be mean, why are you even doing it? You obviously can, but why not use that time being happy

#idk. it's just so strange to see ppl criticizing without actually having a conversation. if that makes sense?#like obviously some ppl are going to be mean for the sake of being mean but it's still weird to see #idk that might also be a bad-faith interpretation since it's probably has more to do with the person being mean than the act itself #(as in they're frustrated or upset or hurt in some way)#also 'saved my bacon' primarily refers to how what I'm saying may be misinterpreted or how I may be misinterpreting someone else #or there's some other viewpoint or fact that makes my criticism invalid or unnecessary #idk. I have anxiety and am constantly running through scenarios so ppl just raw-dogging convos will never not be weird to me #my posts

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