Standing up for what's right even when it's unpopular

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3w ago1 min read

My coworker made a joke about a woman in our office and laughed expecting me to join in. I didn't laugh. Said that wasn't cool and walked away. Made things a little awkward but I'm not interested in being part of that. Been trying to show my kids that being a man means doing the right thing, not the easy thing. Sometimes that means standing alone. Sometimes it means being that guy who doesn't go along with the crowd. That's the kind of man I want to be.

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JJoeRegular3w ago

This is teaching your kids something way more important than anything else you could do. They notice when you stand up for what's right even when it's uncomfortable. That's the example that actually sticks.

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SScott M.Regular3w ago

That's the real test right there. It's easy to laugh along and be part of the crowd but standing up like that takes guts. Respect for not taking the easy route.

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MMatt R.Regular3w ago

How did your coworker react when you didn't laugh? That's always the awkward moment but honestly the world needs more people willing to be that guy.

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