R2-D2 ain’t a snitch. He knew Anakin was Vader, pretended not to know who Yoda and Obi Wan were, and shut himself down when Luke didn’t want to be found. No wonder he was trusted with the Death Star plans. R2 is the ultimate ride or die droid.
R2-D2 ain’t a snitch. He knew Anakin was Vader, pretended not to know who Yoda and Obi Wan were, and shut himself down when Luke didn’t want to be found. No wonder he was trusted with the Death Star plans. R2 is the ultimate ride or die droid.
Picking up your phone 2 seconds after you’ve put it down and going back on the same app repeating the same thing you just did is the very definition of cyber addiction
It’s not your money, it’s just your turn to play with it
We have much more tolerance towards a habitually impolite person for being impolite than a polite person for being suddenly impolite.
jasmiinitee-deactivated20210610:
brandysmellville-deactivated202:
girls after saying something smart: So yeah
Girls after giving a concise and completely sensible thought on the matter, with well thought out arguments:
… If that makes sense?
Girls after expressing a personal opinion: if you think that’s okay haha maybe
Girls saying something they know to be absolutely correct and spent years studying: if I remember correctly
Alternatives for each of these to practice:
instead of: “so yeah” – silence or “do you have any questions?”
instead of: “if that makes sense?” – “does that make sense or can i clarify further?” or “do you have any questions I can help answer?”
instead of: “if you think that’s okay haha maybe” – “that is my recommendation/opinion, though I am open to further discussion” or “Does anybody have reservations about this course of action/decision?”
instead of: “if i remember correctly” – “to my understanding” or “I have found, through xyz”
the goal of these alternatives is not to shut down dissent, but to change the level of confidence and authority you give yourself in discussions.
the original statements essentially position your opinions and knowledge as by default “probably incorrect” and seeking confirmation.
the updated statements position your opinions and knowledge as being confirmed by you considering the information you have available– others can voice their concerns and disconfirm, but this requires them to logically explain with facts/evidence why they disagree with you.
I’m sorry but homophobia and racism aren’t opinions
“Stop planting flowers in peoples yards who aren’t going to water them.”— Anonymous (via minuty)
