If you think those phrases and words are disrespectful, you're not going to get far in the real world without being offended. There was absolutely nothing wrong with what pinkpuppy said, and she used those words for emphasis of her point. She was not belittling anyone, but was rather trying to put things in focus.
We recognize that people work themselves into a tizzy over things like this, such as Anoza. However, that does not mean we have to normalize such excessive worrying; instead, we should rather try to keep a handle on it and try to remind people to take it easy. That is being supportive. Not stirring the pot and making the anxiety worse by means of a back-patting circlejerk of mutual anxiety. That is was PP was trying to caution against letting this thread turn into. Because I guarantee you, life hands you a lot more "NAVLE"s in different forms.
I see this all the time when we are late in getting exam results out. People lose their gorram minds and have absolutely no patience. Unless they learn to take these things in more stride, I don't know how they are going to keep said anxiety in check when they are actually out in the field and dealing with life and death.
Hm, I've think I've gone pretty far but I appreciate you sharing your opinion on my future.
Also, Anoza, you are completely entitled to your feelings and don't let anyone tell you any different. No one should be claiming anyone is working themselves into a tizzy unless they are talking about themselves and so ignore that! We should all let people have their own feelings and manage them the way they want to.
Sure, recommendations can help, but, if you do have a recommendation when someone is stressed, approach them in a respectful manner. Don't approach them with sass or on a high horse. I realize OP may not have meant it that way but I think I can point out what may have come across that way so that in the future they realize that everyone wants to be approached with as much respect as possible at any stressful time.
Treat others how you want to be treated. That's it!
Also, WhtsThFrequency, since tons of people every year do this same thing and become vets, they seem to be figuring out a way to keep their anxiety in check.
Anyway, everyone is here waiting for results and so venting happens. Every class has done it! BIG DEAL!
I find the back-patting supportive and I think there should be a conversation about the testing because other tests are released much more quickly. So, pushing them to have better practices to release scores more quickly would alleviate a lot of worry and would probably make their life easier, ultimately.
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