To listen or to speak

I don't like to speak much and that is why, I'm more of a listener than talker.

I've always been more of the listener. I'm not entirely sure why. I guess it just happened that why. I have a hard time actually talking about things. A lot of times, I feel that I don't say it right.

It depends on who i am with and the circumstances. But as a thumb rule with people i am close with i am an equal listner and talker and otherwise more of a listner.

I am more of the listener-type. I don't really like to stand out and talk stuffs unless if its needed.

Most of the time Im a listener, I find that a lot of people come to me, they feel comfortable talking to me...

I would like to observe first before I will talk, I want to know when to speak or to talk specially when I am in a group of people. One day, I got annoyed this co-staff at work was picking on me, she said to " hey have you got a tongue, can you talk?" and she said it rudely infront of our clients. At that moment I didnt say a word at all, but later on when there was just me and her, I told her off "don't do it again to me because I know when to talk or not. I don't want to put you to embarrassment."

I always like to listen if I'm in a big group, or a group with more than two people. Especially when other people want to talk, then I'll just keep quiet and listen. Whereas, I'll feel more comfortable to speak more when I'm only talking to another person, and if he or she is willing to listen to me. I suppose I'm more of a listener.

I rather listen often and observed, specially when I am liking the conversation cause I also learn a lot of things by just listening. Well same with a girl when I like her I rather listen to know her more. How about you? Have a nice day!

hey aprilten U have put very good question. In my case I am introvert and soft spoken and I prefer to listen others rather than speaking. Further it also depends upon the situation and circumstances where to speak or where to listen. I think listening is a good art. pkc3000

Hello aprilten, Im more of a listener than a talker. I dont talk that much unless Im close to that person.

Hello aprilten I definatly talk more than I listen. I love to talk and that is why my voice has gone most of the time! LOL I don't know why it is, it's not like I like the sound of my own voice I have just always got a lot to say. I do listen to people as well but talk more that's all!

It really depends on the occasion. There are times that you need to be a listener or a talker and there are also times when you need to be both. But most of the times, you need to be both. As when a friend needs a shoulder to lean and cry on, I am more of a listener. Listening means just letting them talk and express their emotions without them being judged. And when they say they need some suggestions, that's the time when I talk. I was more of talker when I was young, enjoying the attentions that were given to me when I am talking. But as I mature, I realized that some people need some listeners to them and that makes them feel special and appreciated.

I agree with marisriel, that it depends on the situation. I train people in customer service which, of course, entails listening. However, in order to train them I have to talk, LOL. I have to be flexible, and realize what the situation call for. What is against my nature is taking control... that is a skill I have had to develop, especially when someone is wanting to "hi-jack" class and overexercise THEIR talking tendencies. :p