Editing Golden Rule (section)

=== Variations ===
The '''Platinum Rule''' has been said to be stated as, "Do to others as they would have you do to them." Taken in the spirit of the Golden Rule, this suggests one should be familiar or at least consider the desires of the person they're interacting with.<ref>{{Cite news |title=How the Platinum Rule Trumps the Golden Rule Every Time |url=https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/how-the-platinum-rule-trumps-the-golden-rule-every-time.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240410083706/https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/how-the-platinum-rule-trumps-the-golden-rule-every-time.html |archive-date=2024-04-10 |access-date=2025-01-23 |work=Inc.com |language=en}}</ref> However, this is the flaw of the rule in that it requires one to stereotype or make broad assumptions about a stranger's interests and personality before interacting with them. These kind of assumptions are often erroneous and therefore a prudent person would avoid the interaction knowing their assumptions are likely incorrect. This rule is prohibitive to communication and prefers no interaction over any interaction with strangers. On occasion, stereotypes may be applied and in rare cases are largely correct. In those situations this rule can be applied successfully.

On the other hand, the Platinum Rule is broadly successful when interacting with familiar people and directs that all interaction be conducted in a manner the person would like to be treated. This demonstrates respect and the desire to favorably regard the person one is interacting with. Unfortunately, this can lead to a [[Dependent personality disorder|dependent relationship]], developing a psychological tendency to expect similar treatment in all relationships and avoid forming new relationships where this treatment would not exist simply from not knowing the individuals preferences.

Despite the unusual cases stifling interaction or individuals developing a demand for this behavior from others, the Platinum Rule requires due consideration, self-control, and receiver analysis.  Taken altogether, the Platinum Rule represents a gesture of kindness, and is an established norm in various industries, such as marketing, medical care, motivational speaking, and many others.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Max Chochinov, OC, PhD, MD, FRCPC |first=Harvey |date=18 May 2022 |title=The Platinum Rule: A New Standard for Person-Centered Care |url=https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9145569/ |url-status=live |access-date=23 January 2025 |website=National Library of Medicine}}</ref> As a consequence, some argue the Golden Rule is outdated, self-absorbed, and grossly fails to consider the needs of others.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McClanahan |first=C. J. |title=Council Post: The Platinum Rule: Why It's Time To Forget How You Want To Be Treated |url=https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2020/03/23/the-platinum-rule-why-its-time-to-forget-how-you-want-to-be-treated/ |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=“The Platinum Rule”: A new leadership mindset for improved work and personal relationships |url=https://www.livingasaleader.com/Resources/Leadership-Blog/The-Platinum-Rule-A-new-leadership-mindset-for-improved-work-and-personal-relationships.htm |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=www.livingasaleader.com}}</ref>