We don't need to cause more panic with our use of words because as it is, grabe na ang panic ng tao.
Dahil andito na din ako, mention ko na din ang request to ask media outlets to not use a bloody red color sa "BREAKING NEWS" art cards kasi nakakadagdag panic din sa tao.
Words matter because choice of words make us feel emotions. I appreciate the use of "community quarantine" rather than "lockdown".
Emotions matter because we tend to make bad decisions when in fear or panicking, versus when our mind is calm and clear.
@dotrmrt3 sana after nyo din iannouce na skipping train yung parating sbhin nyo din na panatilihin 2 yung linya, pumila at pumasok ng maayos. madami padin walang disiplina pag sinuway mo sila pa galit skipping train naman daw kaya wala ng pila pila.