1. Is it true? Not "true for me" but actually verifiable. 2. Is it beneficial? Will saying this actually help the dialogue? 3. Are the words chosen with goodwill? Intent part one: Is this framed in a way that you think will land with the recipient(s)? 4. Do you intend these words to benefit the recipient(s)? Intent part two: What do you want get out of saying this? To share, or to prove? To connect, or to win? 5. Is it timely? Even if everything else checks out, relevance to the overall dialogue is important. Is this the right moment?
