• Francislewwis@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Dark humor aside, the are you okay? comment is the only correct first response. Check on people before checking the TV specs.

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      2 hours ago

      the only correct first response.

      Yeah, definitely good to make sure whether or not the suicidal person is “okay.”

      How else would you know?

      Dark humor aside, the correct first response is generally just to let them know you are there and ready to support them however they need. Encourage them to seek help.