Pro tip: before burning bridges and canceling people over statements that bug you, take a moment to first ask the person if they really meant what you think they said. It’s quite likely you misread their intended point or they didn’t word it right.
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If someone’s hot take triggers you, give them the benefit of the doubt and calmly ask “did you mean to say ___?” with a summary of how you interpreted it. Most of the time I’ve seen this clear up misunderstandings and diffuse potential flame wars.
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It’s sad to see friendships end and friendly scenes melt down when people jump to conclusions over misinterpretated statements. It’s too easy to miss nuances of intent, and also to start a fight without first confirming assumptions. Try to use kindness before striking.
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