Weighing Risks & Benefits to Confronting A MicroaggressionThe decision to confront or avoid is a calculation based on your context, goals & wisdom. START QUICK RISK-BENEFIT ASSESSMENT REASONS TO CONFRONT Not speaking up would tank your confidence Speaking up is very important to your values The microaggression violated your human rights The other person could likely hear you out & take in what you're saying The other person is typically reasonable & rational You have a positive relationship with the other person My emotions are relatively low intensity Other HOW MANY REASONS TO CONFRONT DID YOU CHECK? REASONS TO AVOID CONFRONTATION The microaggression was offensive but did not violate your human rights The microaggression threatened your safety You fear the other person could retaliate if you spoke up The other person is known to be hot-tempered & unreasonable You're sick & tired of educating people about what is & isn't okay to say Avoiding confrontation would protect your peace My emotions are very intense right now Other HOW MANY REASONS TO CONFRONT DID YOU CHECK? BACK
