A group of people were having a discussion about vitamins and weight loss product, a few innocent bystanders listen to the conversation.
There always has to be a thorn in every rose.
Julie: "Let me remind you all that this is how people support one another. We don't need to be negative, it only discourages others. When people hear us complain, it sets the stage."
Carrie: "I love the support, it's like my other family."
Heidi: "I've lost over 80 pounds. I love these products. I don't know anyone that doesn't. It's too bad people have to bad mouth and make it a problem for others."
Jason: "So, let me get this right, were only supposed to say positive things? What if there are negative things I want to say? Isn't that bias?"
Julie: "We're here to support each other, not to discourage."
Jason: "So, if someone doesn't like something we're not supposed to voice that?"
I couldn't keep my mouth shut any longer. I despise negativity. Why can't he see the good in this?!
"I have to say, what one person doesn't like the taste of, another might like. We all have our own unique taste buds. I eat things I don't care for because they are beneficial to my health!"
Heidi: "I agree. Supporting each other through this in a positive light is what helps people reach their goals. Losing weight is difficult enough."
Jason: "So, yeah, that vitamin, I love the taste of it! mmmmm..."
Julie: "See, that's what we need. For people to know the good things and that it works."
Carrie: "I like it in my water."
Jason: "That's what I thought!"
Aw, I liked the earlier negative Jason! Here's what I think: we value positivity in our society, but positive and negative are both equally valuable, both ways of coping, both respectable ways of seeing the world. Neither should be valued over the other!
ReplyDeleteHere's a book for your post-grad reading: Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Bright-Sided.'
Anyway, sure, the dialogue goes a little flat at the end, but overall has and makes its point.
Thank you for the book recommendation! I'm always up for a good read! Funny you recommend that author, I had to read her "Nickel and Dimed" a couple semesters ago for my community nutrition class. Loved it! She's a good author!
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