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 point)
Responses

Is it helpful?
Is it helpful?

Is it true?
Is it true?

Is it kind?
Is it kind?

Is it necessary?

Answer 1

If Xavier asks himself the THINK questions about commenting that his friend looks tired, he might answer “yes” to the following criteria questions:

• Is it true? (He may believe that she actually looks tired based on the photo.)

However, it's likely that he would answer “no” to the other questions:

• Is it helpful? (Commenting on her appearance in this way may not be helpful to her.)

• Is it kind? (It may come off as unkind or insensitive.)

• Is it necessary? (It may not be necessary to comment on her appearance.)

So, the most probable answer to the THINK questions is "yes" for Is it true?.