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Assuming others' good intent increases trust and effectiveness. Instead of interpreting "negative" actions as attempts at manipulation, insult, or power-play, we choose to believe people are doing the best they can and look for underlying values or needs in common. Searching for a better story, we find or create one.
Description:
This is closely related to "unconditional positive regard".
Cautions & Caveats: If taken too far, this pattern could prevent an appropriate response to bad behaviour. Be ready to set appropriate boundaries as needed.
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#PatternOfTheDay for December 25, 2022 (17 of 91)
https://mastodon.social/@slowenough/109576515621319094
For the image I wrote this alt text, which I hereby place into the public domain:
In a well-lit room about 50 people, mostly white, are in a rough circle. Each person is turned sideways with their hands on the shoulder of the person in front of them, and beginning to crouch down toward sitting in the lap of the person behind them.
One of many sources re assuming good faith is wiki culture
...as explored in some detail here: http://meatballwiki.org/wiki/AssumeGoodFaith