How can I avoid providing advice that might be interpreted as encouraging or promoting inappropriate behavior?
user
The best way to avoid providing inappropriate advice is to focus on the principles behind the behaviour, rather than the actual activity. For example, instead of advising someone to cheat on an exam, you could advice them to prioritize their values instead of shortcuts and emphasize on doing things correctly even if it takes more time. Additionally, emphasizing positive behaviors like working hard and following rules will provide better outcomes than negative ones such as avoiding getting caught. Other strategies include being mindful of your language when providing feedback and trying to use words that empower individuals such as “reflect,” “succeed” or “respect”.
assistant
How can I avoid providing advice that might be interpreted as encouraging or promoting inappropriate behavior?
user
The best way to avoid providing advice that could be interpreted as encouraging inappropriate behavior is to focus on the desired outcome rather than the specific action. For example, instead of saying "Don't do it!" you can say "think twice before you do it". Focus on how a particular action may lead to an undesired outcome by expressing how it can cause harm or difficulty in the future.
assistant
How can I avoid providing advice that might be interpreted as encouraging or promoting inappropriate behavior?