What to Do When You Offend Someone | Lambers Fisher | TED
TED
12 min, 13 sec
The speaker discusses the inevitability of causing offense in relationships and offers strategies to cope and strengthen bonds.
Summary
- The speaker acknowledges that good intentions can sometimes lead to offense and emphasizes the importance of maintaining positive intentions.
- They introduce the concept of accepting the inevitability of offense and ignorance, and provide strategies for relationship strengthening.
- Four relationship-strengthening principles are presented: embracing the inevitability of offense, acknowledging ignorance, understanding misunderstandings, and reassuring those hurt.
- The speaker, a marriage and family therapist, draws from professional experiences with couples to illustrate these principles.
- The talk concludes with a call to action for individuals to put these principles into practice to improve their personal and professional relationships.
Chapter 1
![The speaker reflects on the importance of good intentions and the complexity of unintentional offense.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTczLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--38c3324ad774328fd927df9e3c2f13592aa95c9a/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_41.jpg)
The speaker reflects on the importance of good intentions and the complexity of unintentional offense.
- Good intentions are crucial for positive interactions, despite the polarizing nature of the world.
- The frustration of unintentional offense is acknowledged, and the unhealthy responses to it are highlighted.
- The speaker expresses concern about living in fear of unintentional offenses and proposes a different approach.
![The speaker reflects on the importance of good intentions and the complexity of unintentional offense.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTczLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--38c3324ad774328fd927df9e3c2f13592aa95c9a/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_41.jpg)
Chapter 2
![The speaker invites the audience to join in learning to accept the inevitability of offense.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTc1LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--dbd1e3110d6a592177219edc7737e86c6dabca3d/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_88.jpg)
The speaker invites the audience to join in learning to accept the inevitability of offense.
- A change of perspective is suggested: accepting offense as inevitable rather than fearing it.
- The speaker shares insights from 20-plus years as a marriage and family therapist.
- Couples' misconceptions about never disagreeing are discussed, emphasizing the normality and inevitability of offense.
![The speaker invites the audience to join in learning to accept the inevitability of offense.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTc1LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--dbd1e3110d6a592177219edc7737e86c6dabca3d/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_88.jpg)
Chapter 3
![The speaker shares the first two principles for strengthening relationships, focusing on offense and ignorance.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTc4LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--ef7342874953c95b4861dbba80af97b8c4c2429e/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_272.jpg)
The speaker shares the first two principles for strengthening relationships, focusing on offense and ignorance.
- The lack of a definitive list of offenses is acknowledged, highlighting the subjective nature of offense.
- The first principle revolves around learning from offenses and working to avoid repeating them.
- The inevitability of ignorance is introduced, urging acceptance of our lack of knowledge and the need to learn.
![The speaker shares the first two principles for strengthening relationships, focusing on offense and ignorance.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTc4LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--ef7342874953c95b4861dbba80af97b8c4c2429e/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_272.jpg)
Chapter 4
![The speaker discusses the final two principles, dealing with misunderstanding and the importance of reassurance.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTgwLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--079b192e586d32a1cbcfd2aa484d93b0001e716c/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_424.jpg)
The speaker discusses the final two principles, dealing with misunderstanding and the importance of reassurance.
- Misunderstandings in communication are inevitable due to different backgrounds and experiences.
- Accepting the inevitability of misunderstandings is crucial, as is learning to reassure those who feel threatened.
- The speaker emphasizes the value of reassurance over explanations and justifications.
![The speaker discusses the final two principles, dealing with misunderstanding and the importance of reassurance.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTgwLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--079b192e586d32a1cbcfd2aa484d93b0001e716c/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_424.jpg)
Chapter 5
![The speaker explores the impact of good intentions and calls for a commitment to change and reassurance.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTgyLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--05d6e0a73150dbfa714202e8cc83136c0561ca85/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_608.jpg)
The speaker explores the impact of good intentions and calls for a commitment to change and reassurance.
- The limitations of good intentions are explored, emphasizing the need for changed behavior over mere reassurance.
- The audience is reminded of the role they can play in preventing misunderstandings and unintentional offenses.
- The talk concludes with a call to action to accept the inevitability of offense and work towards reducing its frequency.
![The speaker explores the impact of good intentions and calls for a commitment to change and reassurance.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTkxMTgyLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--05d6e0a73150dbfa714202e8cc83136c0561ca85/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/11283_608.jpg)
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