Title: If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all! Really? – Advocate for the well-being of students and children
Headings: If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all! Really?
If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all! Really?
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Communicate Assertively Not Silently!
The misconception of the expression “If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all!”
When does it apply?
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Communicate Assertively!
“If you can’t say something nice, say it nicely!”

Content: Somehow, I had to decode the message between the lines. I quickly understood that people didn’t quite say what they thought or felt. Being nice and polite far outweighed the need to accurately express yourself. I was confused by this, rather saddened to the point where I bordered on a mild depression. I developed a thirst for meaningful, controversial or thought-evoking conversation. In my communication exchange with friends and acquaintances, I would often find, oddly enough, that my thoughts and ideas were aligned with theirs. People would mostly agree with my thoughts, except, unbeknownst to me. They felt differently and opted to either agree or stay silent. I wasn’t used to this mode of interaction. Eventually, I grew hungry for honest, passionate, and meaningful discussions.