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All members at AHA strive to "Be awesome to each other."  This page gives examples of how to be awesome in different scenarios.
All members at AHA strive to "Be awesome to each other."  This page gives examples of how to be awesome in different scenarios.


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* It is awesome to introduce yourself when someone enters the space and you don't know them.
* It is awesome to introduce yourself when someone enters the space and you don't know them.
* It is awesome to make people feel comfortable and welcome in the space.
* It is awesome to make people feel comfortable and welcome in the space.
* It is awesome to tell someone how to be more awesome.  It is not awesome to criticize someone for not being awesome.
* It is awesome to tactfully tell someone how to be more awesome.  It is not awesome to unhelpfully criticize someone for not being awesome -- try to be constructive and patient with them.
* It is awesome to communicate needs instead of criticisms.  Example "I need some table space to work on my project, would you be able to clear any of this table for me to use?" instead of "Look at this mess!  You are a horrible human being!  This is not awesome at all!"
* It is awesome to communicate needs instead of criticisms.  Example "I need some table space to work on my project, would you be able to clear any of this table for me to use?" instead of "Look at this mess!  You are a horrible human being!  This is not awesome at all!"
* It is awesome to broadcast positivity, and channel negativity.  Example: Sending thank yous to the mailing list, and resolving disputes with private emails.
* It is awesome to broadcast positivity, and channel negativity.  Example: Being generous with "thank yous", and resolving disputes in private emails instead of in public.
 
* It is awesome to share skills and information freely.  This is the Currency of AHA.
* It is possible to be awesome by being [[Safety|safe]], and abiding by the [https://rhino.li/membership-responsibilities Membership Responsibilities]
== When someone else is not being awesome==
== When someone else is not being awesome==
* When someone is not being awesome, it is awesome to talk to them in private.  It is not awesome to single them out at a meeting or on the mailing list.
* When someone is not being awesome, it is awesome to talk to them in private if you feel you are able to do so safely.  It is not awesome to single them out at a meeting or on our chat server.
* If you have attempted a private "non-awesome" intervention using the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4nlgXqwNQxMhdFN430_GWzbAKpe1YI68QyDAx-r0vw/edit Membership Responsibilities] without results, please bring it to the attention of the Director assigned to Governance OR send an email directly to Board@allhandsactive.com.
* If you are unable to get results, please bring it to the attention of the Directors at board@allhandsactive.org.


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Latest revision as of 16:32, 16 December 2023

All members at AHA strive to "Be awesome to each other." This page gives examples of how to be awesome in different scenarios.

In General

  • It is awesome to strive to be more awesome.
  • It is awesome to introduce yourself when someone enters the space and you don't know them.
  • It is awesome to make people feel comfortable and welcome in the space.
  • It is awesome to tactfully tell someone how to be more awesome. It is not awesome to unhelpfully criticize someone for not being awesome -- try to be constructive and patient with them.
  • It is awesome to communicate needs instead of criticisms. Example "I need some table space to work on my project, would you be able to clear any of this table for me to use?" instead of "Look at this mess! You are a horrible human being! This is not awesome at all!"
  • It is awesome to broadcast positivity, and channel negativity. Example: Being generous with "thank yous", and resolving disputes in private emails instead of in public.
  • It is awesome to share skills and information freely. This is the Currency of AHA.
  • It is possible to be awesome by being safe, and abiding by the Membership Responsibilities

When someone else is not being awesome

  • When someone is not being awesome, it is awesome to talk to them in private if you feel you are able to do so safely. It is not awesome to single them out at a meeting or on our chat server.
  • If you are unable to get results, please bring it to the attention of the Directors at board@allhandsactive.org.