Kindly Speaking

Find kinder alternatives to common phrases and idioms! ♥

Instead of saying:

Blacklist

Try saying this instead:

Banlist / Ban

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The words we use can shape how we think, and casual phrases can quietly normalize harm, even when it's unintended. KindlySpeaking.com is a community-built collection of kinder alternatives to idioms and phrases that may be problematic.

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