Xavier wants to comment on a friend’s photo that she looks tired. If he asks himself the THINK questions, he might answer “yes” to which of the following criteria questions? (Note: A “yes” doesn’t mean he should necessarily post the comment!)

Question

1. Is it helpful?
2. Is it true?
3. Is it kind?
4. Is it necessary?

Answer 1

If Xavier is considering whether to comment that his friend looks tired, he would likely answer "yes" to the following THINK criteria questions:

1. Is it helpful? - No, commenting that someone looks tired may not be helpful and could be seen as unsupportive.

2. Is it true? - Yes, if he genuinely perceives that she looks tired, it could be considered true.

3. Is it kind? - No, commenting on someone looking tired may not be considered kind, as it could hurt their feelings or make them self-conscious.

4. Is it necessary? - No, it is not necessary to comment on someone's appearance, especially if it may not lead to a positive outcome.

So in this scenario, Xavier might answer “yes” only to question 2 ("Is it true?").