You can also: Book Them a Ticket to Question City “I hope you’re right but from my understanding, the vaccine could save your life. Express your fears for them and leave it at that. With myriad sources of information today, it’s easier for some folks to tell when a loved one is truly worried for them than to filter through the news every day. They’ll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”īut this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say anything. As the other saying goes: “Never argue with an idiot. If you lose your cool and cause a scene, it may look bad on you, no matter how righteously correct you are. As this Huffpost article said, back in 2017, there’s a political divide that comes down to: “I don’t Know How to Explain to You that You Should Care About Other People.” If they’re gonna be proudly anti-vax, then walking away is better for your own sanity than trying to convince them to be better people. For some folks, part of the pride of being unvaccinated is knowingly putting other people at risk because of the ‘freedom’ to do so, and there’s not a whole lot you can do to convince people out of that mindset. As the saying goes: “Using logic on someone that won’t listen to reason is like using medicine on a dead person.”Īlso, sadly, friends and family may bring the subject up as a quibbling point that’s fun for them but enraging for you. Struggling to convince someone to change their mind may not be fruitful. Silence speaks volumes, and simply refusing to discuss vaccinations with someone is a viable tactic. So, if you don’t feel able to listen to thier view: Don’t discuss it. C’mon, we’re all trying to figure out what the hell is going on in this crazy mixed up thing called life… They deserve your respect on some level despite how harmful their views and actions may be. They wiped their ass and tied their shoes, paid for insurance and showed up to work. “Dang Mitch, that sleeveless Iron Maiden t-shirt is dope as hell, bummed to hear you’re anti-vaxx, but shit, the new exhaust on the Chevy sounds killer.”Īlso, really remind yourself that whoever you’re talking to – believe it or not – is a fucking adult, just like you. Most educators has been taught the Compliment Sandwich: a compliment, a critique, and a final compliment. Don’t just tell someone what they’re doing wrong. Don’t Be A DickĮveryone shuts down communication after receiving negativity. Your knowledge and tactics in communicating over the coming weeks will be key to opening dialog, salvaging relationships, and hopefully, literally saving lives. Your loved ones, friends and family alike, may be considering walking away from good jobs simply because of something they overheard. So, there’s plenty to discuss over turkey and cranberry sauce this year, which makes this an important time to be the voice of reason amidst a sea of misinformation. It’s got myriad organizations appealing and threatening to sue and judges from Oregon to Maine rejecting cases. There are also “Vax or test” requirements being enacted for private companies with over 100 employees. This makes Decemthe last day to get a J&J shot (two weeks prior to the deadline). Legal battles have delayed this, however, and many employers are now looking to Januas the new deadline. Just in time to discuss disease theory and politics with family! The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force settled on December 8th, 2021 as the due date to be fully vaccinated, which made the last day to get the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine the day before Thanksgiving. On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14043, and Executive Order 14042, requiring the vaccination of all federal employees, contractors and subcontractors. Talking with Anti-Vaxxers is always tricky and important, but we’ve got a big milestone approaching. Just because you read it on a truck doesn’t mean it’s true… by Sam Devine and Jason Boyce The Scene
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