“Nice” Critic

Brandon introduced me to NiceCritic.com, and I’m in love.

About the site:
NiceCritic.com is a way of communicating difficult thoughts comfortably. This free service gives users the ability to say something to someone that has been on their minds in a safe, non-embarrassing environment. They simply visit the site, pick a statement from a wide variety of pre-written “thought bubbles,” and send that message to a friend, acquaintance, or relative’s email address.

Here are some of my favorites:

• You might want to be more discreet when adjusting your clothes.
• Regular bathing is more than just a gift you give yourself, it’s one that keeps on giving.
• Washing your hands after using the restroom is a wonderful way to not spread germs.
• Please refrain from bringing your personal life to work, it may affect productivity.
• Your constant loud sneezing could be a distraction.
• I suggest you try a different salon/barber for your next visit.

And yes, there’s a school section!

• Try not to interrupt the teacher so much.
• Your talking in class is distracting.

..now if only they had a law school category… although some of the “general behavior” suggestions are great for law school:

• Please remember to review the material/subject before meetings.
• You may not realize that you chew and pop your gum quite loudly, which can be distracting.
• Remembering to say ‘excuse me’ after natural bodily noises would be greatly appreciated.
• Sometimes you get a bit too focused on your own point and may not see that others do not agree.

Remember, you can anonymously email all of these (and other) phrases through the site.