secure your own mask first

[redbird]

This metaphor came to me in a conversation:

You know the thing about securing your own oxygen mask first and then assisting others? The next step is to help people who you can help: tangling with someone who will start shouting "you can't make me!" instead of wearing the mask doesn't help you, them, or anyone else.

Comments

[minoanmiss]

*makes a note*

[gingicat]

Very true! I think that there's something in lifeguard training about that too.

[cjsmith]

Very good point.

[conuly]

Noted.

[finch]

That is a very useful metaphor right now.