May I…?
Shall I…?
Would you want to…?
Is it oookkkaaayyyyyy if I called….?
Is that fine with you…..?
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Those may look like they’re very tiny questions to ask
But they always make the difference in how we interact with other people
In our homes, where we work, where we go to learn from, around our friends and with them or even with complete strangers
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Just opening up your mouth to say them or any of them, out loud
Surely sets you a foot aside and apart from many of me and my type
Who strongly believe that you can’t give what you didn’t get
Hahaaaa…..am not even sure that phrase really makes sense, in this generation.
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I will try to put it in the terms I have crossed paths, all my life
Me: “Imagine if it were you being forced to do that, how would you feel, huh?”
My colleague: “Aaaahhhhhh…. Now, hear this one? You’re simply being a sissy, to ask for permission from a person of that nature. Just do the damn thing and let’s move on.”
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“Me: Jambo Afande
Afande: Jambo
Me: Permission to carry on?
Afande: Carry on”
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For many of us, I wonder, is it because of what we have grown up seeing being done? By our parents, friends, peers? Or has it just been our way of choice to do things?
Is it because we don’t buy the idea of being nice to somebody for even just a second?
Is it because we are driven by our selfishness to simply get what we want, regardless of who gets hurt, along that journey?
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On many occasions, people are asked why they didn’t ask FIRST and all they can say is that they didn’t deem it important at all, to ask
Do you subscribe to this same school of thought?
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Are you the type that’s known for escaping from nowhere to anywhere?
Without letting anybody know about it?
Are you reputably known as the type that punches its way through people and past people?
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What usually happens, when you punch your way through to a board room, if I may ask?
Do you usually go Scot free with what you have done?
Do you get reprimanded for it?
Do you equally receive a punching, as a way of making you learn to say please without your fists?
- Wouldn’t you love it if I walked up to you, asked you if you would love to be punched in the face and proceed to do so?
…… I’ll leave it at that.
Love your post. Great work with unique story telling. Thanks for the post.
Thank you, Rawlings.
Wow great staff tho i would not want to be punced in the face Lol.
Hehe….if you say so, Tito. Thank you for sharing and appreciating.
This is actually great food for thought, a lot of us in this beautiful country are so clueless about others will and choice and are always seeking to fulfill only our needs. It’s sad!
Oooohhhhh….so sad, a truth, Philvi. Thank you for sharing.
Very insightful………..uniquely crafty how you have brought out the entire thing. Love it
Aaaahhhhh….thank you, Aaron, for appreciating and sharing.
Such a great read. We have grown accustomed to not asking for permission. Thanks for telling it in such a fun way.
Aaaaawwwww…..you’re welcome, Daisi! ??
It was a good post. Maybe give a few more examples of what you were talking about to make it flow better
Aaaahhhhh….thank you for appreciating. That’d a good idea, hhhmmmmmm!!!
Love the way you tell your story. Script type and very unique. Will wait for more 🙂
Aaaaahhhhhhhhh….thank you, Nik! Indeed….just keep here!
Very important topic and I like the way you addressed it with humour.
Aaaawwww….thank you, Thea! ?✊?
Ask first along with asking yourself if you would want this done to you are always good. Great words of wisdom.
Aaawwww….thank you, Tara! ??❤️
Consent is such an important issue. Whether it’s at work or in a relationship, everything goes better when people are on the same page and both happy with a decision.
??? thank you, Anner! ?❤️
Like the way that you write. Thanks for sharing and it is always best to be mindful and polite. Just give others the courtesy and it will go a long way.
Aaaaawwwwww…thank you too, Michelle! Indeed. ?❤️
This is sooooo awesome! I loved reading this!
Aaaaawwwww…..thank yyyyyoooouuuuuuu! I’m very glad to hear this. ?❤️
We need to be more aware of asking permission. I work with people and sometimes have to touch them so I always make sure they are okay with it because you never know what they have been through.
Aaaahhhhh….that’s gggoooddddd to know, Fely! Keep it up. ?✊❤
Love your post. Great work with unique story telling. Thanks for the post.
Aaawwwww….thank you, Minakshi, for appreciating. ?
I really appreciate the thought that went into this post. It was insightful and thought-provoking.
Aaaaawwwww….thank you, Jocelyn! ?❤️
This is a great way to tell a unique story and something to really think about.
Aaaaaahhhhhh….I’m glad to hear that! ?❤️
I think it’s always important to ask for consent. I think you posed this post in a great way.
Definitely. Thank you, Bianca!
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Ooohhhhh….I’m glad to hear that, Barbie! Thank you so much for appreciating. Much love.
This is such a great post man. I love the comparison to punching someone in the face right after you asked for permission but before getting it.
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Fantastic post. Consent is more than just asking for permission. It’s asking and then waiting for an answer.
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These are good points and perspectives to think about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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I’m so glad that we are speaking more about consent. What an important thing to teach our children.
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Autonomy is key1 We are not slaves and should not be treated like so or treat ourselves or others like so.
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Very insightful post. This post reminded us how important to us permission to a person whether it would be your loved ones, friends, or not. Treat others with kindness, and they will treat you the same.
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Great post! Very eye opening.
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Great topic. It’s a fairly heavy subject and not easy to address but the humor helps. Great read.
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Communication, honesty, and respect make sexual relationships better. Asking for and obtaining consent shows respect for yourself and your partner. It eliminates the entitlement that one partner might feel over the other. Neither your body nor your sexuality belongs to someone else.
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Consent is so important with EVERYTHING. No one should ever be forced to do something they aren’t completely comfortable with.
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It’s really important that we always ask for consent. If it’s a yes, then go ahead. If it is a no, respect other person’s decision.
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This really goes back to communication. Communication is key. Ask for consent always and make sure the person is in the right state of mind when asking. The timing to ask is important as well. Asking someone when they are stressed, intoxicated, tired or busy is not always the best time to ask or seek consent.
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This is such an important post. People think that asking permission kills the mood. They assume that the other person is on the same page, but that’s not always the case. And sometimes, a partner will go along with something they don’t want to do.
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I was always raised by my parents to ask for anything. A drink of water, to use the restroom, event to pet a dog. However, I know many people who sadly do not have the same morals as me. Great post.
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Consent is EVERYTHING and so important. Respect and kindness go a long way and we all deserve to participate and feel heard in all of our relationships. Love love love this!
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Unique storytelling indeed. Loved the post.
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We are in a civilized society. Asking permission, as a matter of respect to the person, should be done at all times.
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I like the how you put them together and can learn from them something and fun to read.
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This is a very nice post, I like how you put it all together with the fun graphics. Now it’s very clear for anyone to understand.
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Always love your writing. You give some great perspectives that make us all think.
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I think this becomes relevant depending on who you meet and the type of person they are. There are too many selfish people out for what they can get these days.
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Such a great message. You can never preach enough about the power of consent.
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What a great blod to read! Thanks so much for sharing this!
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No sir, I’m sure I wouldn’t like anyone to come and punch me in the face. I am not the type to punch past people either.
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I love this. We are trying so hard to teach this to our kids
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Good thoughts on a variety of perspectives. It is important to realize what other people may be thinking.
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