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Several of us had an enlightening discussion on this subject at dinner last night. I assume we've all missed the line at times, overcorrecting or undercorrecting others in hindsight. I know which way I err more often, though I'm consciously trying to do better.
It's pretty obvious what the outer boundaries are (ie, correct if not doing so puts someone in danger, don't correct when the error is a trivial distraction), probably not worthy of discussion. It's where/how you draw the line(s) that can be tricky & interesting.
Thought there might be some thoughtful perspectives here.
It's pretty obvious what the outer boundaries are (ie, correct if not doing so puts someone in danger, don't correct when the error is a trivial distraction), probably not worthy of discussion. It's where/how you draw the line(s) that can be tricky & interesting.
Thought there might be some thoughtful perspectives here.
How can I politely correct people? - CNN.com
- Before you fact-check someone, consider the stakes of addressing the issue
- Use a mild, nonconfrontational tone when questioning or correcting someone
- Speak up if it would be irresponsible to withhold a correction.
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