"We" instead of "I"

[sillypumpkins]

I do this in small ways. I work at a cafe and I've found it helps me feel more unity in the moment when I say, "Can we get a shot of espresso at the bar?" rather than "Can I get a shot of espresso at the bar?" for example.

As others have said, it's appropriate not all the time, but there are certainly instances for me where it helps to be more inclusive in my language.

Imagine.... someone asks you, "why are you crying" and you respond with "our grandma just died" BOOM instant confusion! LOL