Comments on: A New Gratitude

By: Kevin Cobbb

Kevin Cobbb — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:54:19 +0000

Thank you for this wonderful illustration!

By: Gayl Bowser

Gayl Bowser — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:57:58 +0000

Most often these days the bulling I see is motivated by racial discrimintation. When someone is saying “go back to where you came from” how does the surprise and disappointment idea work. It feels a little dangerous to me.

I have been using the strategy of talking to the person who is being attacked . Sitting next to her, asking if she is ok and ignoring the bully. But have often wished I could address the issue directly. Can you tell us a story about how it did go well that’s more about dealing with strangers?

By: Jeff Grigg

Jeff Grigg — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:13:42 +0000

I think that maybe a sincere personal conversation, after the event, may be a healthy and effective response. It’s difficult to come up with exactly the right response that will “turn the crowd” in the moment. But fortunately, in most work and personal situations, you have more than the moment, in which to build relationships. And the teams we work in are not just a bunch of students who happen to be in the hallway at the given time. So one can build from a private conversation to a team agreement as to how we want to do things. It may not be instant, but it can be worthwhile.

By: Phil Brown

Phil Brown — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:34:52 +0000

Another excellent insight.
Thank you Mr. Patterson.

By: Marcia Stahovich

Marcia Stahovich — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:31:09 +0000

Thanks for your insight, I would like some canned phrases for such incidents that won’t cite the current disrespect of our society when people are called out for their actions.

By: Belle Cancellare

Belle Cancellare — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:11:32 +0000

I love The Kerry, especially when he’s Kerrying On!

By: Terri Thornton

Terri Thornton — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:58:37 +0000

Thanks for sharing!!! I needed to read that to find peace. – A Mississippi Girl