Our weekly question: When do you feel uncomfortable in social situations?
When learning about how we can better practice inclusion, it is important to understand the different emotions that can come with this process.
Discomfort is one of the emotions that may arise when being open to new ways of doing certain things.
For example, you might feel discomfort when someone has particular needs you’re unsure how to accommodate. Or when you realise you’ve made a false assumption about someone. Or when you unintentionally hurt another person.
All three of these situations are almost inevitable, and being aware of the discomfort that comes with them is a foundational skill to have when promoting inclusion in your everyday interactions.
This week, we are inviting you to reflect on this question: when do you feel uncomfortable in social situations?
When reflecting on this question, think about times when you encounter people who are different from what you might be used to?
If you feel comfortable with doing so, feel free to share your answer in the comments below
Please note: there is no obligation to share your answer publicly, as we are aware that this can often be a sensitive topic for many people.
Discomfort is a challenging emotion, but one that is important to understand when it comes to practising inclusion as well as driving real change.
