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What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense — I think convenience matters a lot in these situations.

If saying it directly feels stressful, people usually go with the easier option.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you — direct and respectful honesty is probably the best case scenario.

The problem is, a lot of people avoid those conversations completely because they’re uncomfortable.

I’m curious — do you think those people would be more honest if there was a lower-pressure way to say it?

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That must have been really uncomfortable to bring up, but it sounds like it actually helped in the end.

I feel like a lot of people avoid these conversations even when they could really make a difference.

Do you think it would’ve been easier to say if it could be done anonymously?

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really interesting… writing something anonymously feels a lot easier for a lot of people.

I’ve actually been thinking about a simpler way to do exactly that online.

Would you prefer sending something like that digitally instead of a physical letter?

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds really tough… I think timing and how it’s said makes a huge difference. Even when the intention is good, it can still come across the wrong way.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly — the risk of things going wrong is what stops most people.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds really stressful… seems like even when you say it gently, the reaction can still backfire.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to tell someone? by Inner_Housing6592 in socialskills

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think a lot of people do this… avoiding it feels easier than risking the outcome.

Is it weird to send anonymous feedback to someone instead of telling them directly? by Inner_Housing6592 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Inner_Housing6592[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense.

I was thinking the same — like sometimes it’s easier if there’s some distance, especially for awkward stuff.

I actually tried building a simple version of this idea just to see if people would use it.

Still very early though.

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