Think about all the extra care that is given to bananas to prevent them from bruising. They must be delicately harvested and carefully wrapped in special packaging to prevent premature ripening during their long journey to market. In the stores, they sit on padded shelves. The fruit is gently placed in the cart or cradled by the shopper, and many homes have special hooks to suspend the fruit before eating.
It’s not just produce that requires extra care: some people also need an extra dose of TLC. Think about who the “bananas” are in your orbit. Is there a relative or colleague around whom you should be more gentle? Does someone require special handling to avoid being bruised? Do you need to provide different accommodations to another?
Not everyone has hearty outer skin. We adjust for the sensitivity of bananas; surely we can acknowledge the different emotional needs of other people.
