SAFE WORDS WE LIVE BY

Welcome, Friend

You’re here! You’re in a safe place. You’re among people who understand what it takes to navigate difficult situations when it comes to dealing with the stress and pressure of being a part of a group of people with a wide range of personalities and feelings. Not everyone expresses themselves the same way or is comfortable doing so. That’s why we created safe words to help us in those situations where you're just not sure how to start a conversation about things. Hopefully, our words help you implement this into your work and life, and serve to bring more harmony and communication. We also encourage you to explore your own words and share this idea with others.

Banana /buh’nahn’uh/ verb
to actively put a hold on a topic to discuss at a later time

"I really want to talk about this, let's banana it."

Coyote /kai’O’tea/ interjection
to check in on another's mindset

"Coyote? You seem irritated."

Nae Nae /nay'nay/ verb
to tell another that your project is a work in progress (W.I.P.)

"Thanks for the feedback, but I'm not done with this yet. Nae Nae."

Elephant /‘eluh’fan’t/ interjection
to agree to disagree

"Elephant! We don't see this the same way."

Squash /skwôSH/ interjection
to ask another to stop being negative or to stop complaining

"Squash. What do you need? Maybe I can help you."

Cacao /cuh’cow/ verb
to tell another that you're competent in your task

"I really do appreciate your opinions, but cacao."