I love being asked questions.
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.
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Besides, hate is a strong word.
There are questions I prefer over others, but I honestly can’t think of any questions I truly hate.
If I had to choose something to say I wasn’t comfortable with, it would be questions that are meant to shame someone. I do not believe that is necessary, even when asked of someone who might deserve the shame (e.g., a psychopath).
Shaming someone does not change their actions, nor does it make them change what drove them to take such actions. In fact, psychologically speaking, shame is often the suppressed emotion from which psychopathic tendencies exist. There is a great deal of research to support the theory that a psychopath may not feel shame regarding their actions because they have buried that emotional wound too deep within their psyche to be reached.
Point being, shame is an emotion that tugs at my heart. I’ve done a lot of work on my own shame, and while there is definitely more work to be done, I feel confident my authenticity supplants my insecurity.
I genuinely believe that shame creates more harm in the world than can be measured. Humans have a built in moral compass, and most people navigate life wisely using it.
Here’s a question to contemplate: If shame was not used as a weapon, how different would the world be?
