Speaking your Mind...Do you Find it easy

@Jshean20 (14349)
Canada
August 25, 2012 11:31pm CST
I've noticed that I have no issues at all with speaking my mind online but when it comes to doing it in person, I hold back a lot. I suppose the reason behind this, is not having to look someone in the face and experiencing judgement online and I don't have to worry about ever seeing these people in person. How do you feel about it?
6 responses
@KOSTAS499 (1624)
• Greece
27 Aug 12
I dare say what I want to say so that people take me serious. There is really no need for me to do it online.
• Philippines
26 Aug 12
Its too hard to speak all the ideas in your mind. So what I do is I list it down and try to expound it from there. From this I wont be forgetting any aspects that I want to point out. And from there it would be more easier for you express whats on your mind.
@jay1988 (87)
• India
26 Aug 12
Speaking your mind can be a bit difficult at times but I do not have that problem I am pretty good at speaking my mind and say whatever I feel like to my family and friends but I find it difficult to speak my mind to strangers or people that I hardly know. I don't know why.......and about you not having problems speaking your mind online you are right that nobody is going to judge you maybe that is why you find it easy
@BabyCheetah (1911)
• Australia
26 Aug 12
Yeah it's kind of funny that way isn't it? I tend to speak my mind most of the time anyway whether it's online or in person but I do find I can express myself better online sometimes if that makes sense. But it's the same with trolls, they feel safe behind their computers that they will go around and harrass others but they certainly wouldn't in person because they'd get a good punch to the face or something
• United States
26 Aug 12
For me, it depends on the situation. I, sometimes have a problem with just blurting what's on my mind without thinking about what I'm about to say or where I'm at or who I'm saying it to. I've put my foot in my mouth more than a few times. Sometimes being able to easily speak your mind is a good things and sometimes it's not. Like I said, it all depends on the situation. If you feel like your in a situation where people are walking all over you and you need to speak up, then yes, do so. Just be mindful of where you are and who you're around. Sometimes you need to pull people to the side and tell them about themselves, ya know! Good Luck friend. =)
@f4ithful (17)
• Australia
26 Aug 12
Hi Jshean20 Same with you. I feel comfortable more expressing myself online,sms, or email. At least i can re-read, edit my words, or put smiley to soften my tones.