Adam Savage on Dismissive Phrases Like “Why Don’t You Just”

Adam Savage’s Tested · Commentary · 10 min · 2024 · YouTube title: Avoid These Words (And Not Just at Work)

Why it's here

HN recommends it whenever 'why don't you just...' comes up as an example of arrogant, dismissive advice.

What it covers

Adam Savage answers viewer questions on dealing with condescending colleagues, focusing on dismissive phrases such as 'why don't you just' and 'I would have'. He explains why such language undermines the person receiving it.