• Droggelbecher@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    If you say something, they can learn. If you don’t say anything, they can’t learn.* Nobody’s saying you have to make a fuss or start an argument. I really don’t understand what’s hard to understand about this.

    *besides, it feels condescending to not even try to explain and just assume they can’t understand

    • Hugucinogens@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      4 months ago

      Saying nothing ever, may be the wrong decision. But there are better and worse times.

      I believe the same day he made it and was excited and probably tired from trying really hard and all that, the validation is probably a lot more important than the lesson.

      At a later time, when the situation is more relaxed, mentioning it kindly is a good idea, which can also prompt him to try again, instead of feeling like a “low grade”

      • Droggelbecher@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        I understand where you’re coming from. But this is a deeply held belief that not everyone is comfortable ignoring to be nice to someone. Would you expect the same from someone who keeps kosher or just from a vegan? Both are sincerely held beliefs.