minus-squareTimecircleline@sh.itjust.workstoShowerthoughts@lemmy.world•"Reality" is often thought as a paragon of neutrality, being neither good nor bad. So why is a "reality check" ALWAYS felt negatively?linkfedilinkarrow-up1·4 days agoThat’s a very interesting take. Especially realist vs pessimist. However, I’ve definitely used ‘reality checks’ on people who were down on themselves. It represents an alternate perspective, that can be considered or rejected. linkfedilink
minus-squareTimecircleline@sh.itjust.workstoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•What is your favorite pasta shape?linkfedilinkarrow-up3arrow-down1·5 days agoLately I’ve been really liking gemelli! More pasta per pasta. linkfedilink
That’s a very interesting take. Especially realist vs pessimist. However, I’ve definitely used ‘reality checks’ on people who were down on themselves. It represents an alternate perspective, that can be considered or rejected.