One thing that we can do is to remember "intentionality." Before you start writing, and again before pushing the button to publish your post, ask yourself what your intent is and how people are probably going to feel and respond to what you are saying.

Tomi, you commented on my signature when I changed it recently, in another thread. You said something about it taking two people. That is true. We can also take a minute and think about what the sender's intent probably was in posting what they did. If it hits you the wrong way, ask yourself if you are picking up something that wasn't their intention. Give them the benefit of the doubt. What needs might be underlying their post? Are they trying to be supportive to somebody? Do they sometimes have difficulty expressing themselves clearly? Sometimes all of us struggle with that.

If you struggle with communicating what you really mean, or people take your messages the wrong way, or if there have been complaints or negative reactions to some of your posts, what could you work on so that your posts will more clearly communicate your best intentions?

One thing that I need to remember is to watch my quick replies. Even though this one is a quick reply following Tomi's post, and even though I responded to something she wrote, it is not actually intended to be a reply to the preceding post, or particularly directed to Tomi. I almost forgot to mention that though, and that could have led to a misunderstanding.

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