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Be kind

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IAmNotAntiWoman · 13/08/2018 15:29

What does "Be kind" mean to you?

Should people pressurise others to "be kind" when you see "be kind" is working against your best interests?

What can be said to the person pushing "be kind"?

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Cherubfish · 13/08/2018 15:40

I say it to my DC a lot. Then it means thinking of other people's feelings as well as your own.

Applied to myself as an adult, yes I try to be kind and considerate towards others. I do not think this has ever worked against my best interests (either personally or professionally).

Can you give us a bit more detail?

nauticant · 13/08/2018 15:40

If it's an instruction from someone*, it usually means being a push-over.

  • more often than not, someone not looking out for my best interests
VickyEadie · 13/08/2018 15:37

Not if it means they want me to roll over and let them steamroller my rights and safety.