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Not to downplay the mental harm discussed in the article, but the more mundane issue you touch on here is what gets to me. With this constant demonstration of
by np_tedious 6y ago
Not to downplay the mental harm discussed in the article, but the more mundane issue you touch on here is what gets to me.
With this constant demonstration of happiness / positivity, it's extremely difficult to get a real, honest read on something. Not everything you ate was incredible, not everywhere you went was perfect. In fact, 50% of them were below average! I wish more people would quit performing and give the real scoop. But that tends to only happen in pretty tight circles now. I noticed this effect even in a group chat of close friends once it grew from 5 to 8.
- kazen44 6y agoits the same in small teams at work. having worked in a small, close knit team which was in constant discussion and "conflict" with each other because people in the team where very passionate about the work. its far note liberating to a have work environment where everyone can critique freely instead of taking up appearances just to be "nice".