I'm torn between these choices of behavior, in calling out flaws/mistakes:
(1) mindful of virtue and outcome, as in Attitudes & Responsibilities of Mastery
(2) just letting it rip: sarcasm, poking fun
The first one requires discipline and vision.
The second one celebrates integrity and honest expression.
Situational empathy (bioenergetic field co-resonance) influences the spontaneous reaction.
Thus if the environmental mood was say, poking fun at someone, my spontaneous response would be #2 snark.
It would take some effort and distancing to shift to #1.
Is the answer then all about effectivity? How would you know the results?
The Wall
I don't see it as cowardice. It's not so much cowardice as trying to shape a win-win scenario.
Anyway the situation that prompted this post was just an online post, not a serious personal matter. I chose #1, which is admittedly less amusing than #2... My friend responded favorably, basically just repeating my comment. Nobody talked shit about the subject after his comment. If I had chosen #2, which is a sarcastic parody, I doubt they would have understood my point.... O__O ..... It depends on the culture you are dealing with. And the intelligence and receptiveness of "their leader."
I had also attempted a frank expression once, nobody responded.
Sometimes, the stance of empathy (identification = potential agreement) can be more efficient than outright rude antagonism.Re: Honesty vs Cowardice
I don't see it as cowardice. It's not so much cowardice as trying to shape a win-win scenario.
Anyway the situation that prompted this post was...See more