WHAT'S YOUR WAR?
Laura Cohen
Cheers! Let's Declare War on Dishonest Interaction
Home brew: Water, barley, wheat, hops, malt extract, yeast, blackberries, strawberries, water, sugar, recycled glass bottles, wheat paste, collage, ink, paper
Individually and collectively, for dozens of reasons, we interact dishonestly with others. Let’s declare war on dishonest interaction!
In taking this homebrewed beverage, the viewer and participant agree to follow the prompt stated on the label for the rest of their social interactions the evening of the opening and with luck, in all future interactions. Hooray for honest interactions with others and delicious home brewed beer!
The following 50 prompts are based on the asked question, “What is the key to honest interaction?”
1. make eye contact
2. limit alcohol intake to 1 beverage
3. tell the truth
4. put your phone away
5. don’t multitask
6. communicate the truth
7. admit when you’re wrong
8. admit when you don’t know
9. pause, reflect and respond
10. avoid yes or no questions
11. say what you mean
12. smile when you feel like it
13. don’t be agreeable by default
14. listen
15. when you ask someone how they are, listen to the answer
16. don’t prescribe to stereotypes
17. don’t take things personally
18. don’t be afraid
19. vulnerability is OK
20. sugar coating is for suckers
21. remember conflict can be positive
22. keep your gun in your pants
23. don’t make jokes at others’ expense
24. don’t judge others who aren’t present to defend themselves
25. politeness is overrated
26. give credit where and to whom it’s due
27. figure out your truth and tell it
28. be creative
29. make up your own mind
30. tell me if you want to kiss me
31. tell me if you love me
32. ask my if I’m gay
33. assumption makes as ass of everyone
34. verbalize your expectations
35. be aware of your issues
36. acknowledge eye contact with strangers
37. don’t give birth to rumors
38. accept your humanness
39. don’t judge me because you suck
40. follow through with stated intentions and promises
41. be honest about your limitations
42. prepare yourself for the truth
43. acknowledge others
44. forget fear
45. know your social motivation
46. trust
47. be present with your prejudges
48. be present
49. say no when you mean no
50. recognize power dynamics
Home brew: Water, barley, wheat, hops, malt extract, yeast, blackberries, strawberries, water, sugar, recycled glass bottles, wheat paste, collage, ink, paper
Individually and collectively, for dozens of reasons, we interact dishonestly with others. Let’s declare war on dishonest interaction!
In taking this homebrewed beverage, the viewer and participant agree to follow the prompt stated on the label for the rest of their social interactions the evening of the opening and with luck, in all future interactions. Hooray for honest interactions with others and delicious home brewed beer!
The following 50 prompts are based on the asked question, “What is the key to honest interaction?”
1. make eye contact
2. limit alcohol intake to 1 beverage
3. tell the truth
4. put your phone away
5. don’t multitask
6. communicate the truth
7. admit when you’re wrong
8. admit when you don’t know
9. pause, reflect and respond
10. avoid yes or no questions
11. say what you mean
12. smile when you feel like it
13. don’t be agreeable by default
14. listen
15. when you ask someone how they are, listen to the answer
16. don’t prescribe to stereotypes
17. don’t take things personally
18. don’t be afraid
19. vulnerability is OK
20. sugar coating is for suckers
21. remember conflict can be positive
22. keep your gun in your pants
23. don’t make jokes at others’ expense
24. don’t judge others who aren’t present to defend themselves
25. politeness is overrated
26. give credit where and to whom it’s due
27. figure out your truth and tell it
28. be creative
29. make up your own mind
30. tell me if you want to kiss me
31. tell me if you love me
32. ask my if I’m gay
33. assumption makes as ass of everyone
34. verbalize your expectations
35. be aware of your issues
36. acknowledge eye contact with strangers
37. don’t give birth to rumors
38. accept your humanness
39. don’t judge me because you suck
40. follow through with stated intentions and promises
41. be honest about your limitations
42. prepare yourself for the truth
43. acknowledge others
44. forget fear
45. know your social motivation
46. trust
47. be present with your prejudges
48. be present
49. say no when you mean no
50. recognize power dynamics