talking without thinking

April 1, 2013 11:12am CST
some people are so annoying. they say things that could hurt us. Don't they know that they should think first before they talk? Our words are very powerful it can make or break the day of a person. whatever things that are already said cannot be taken back to our mouth. I wish that people of these kind should keep their mouth shut rather than utter a single word.
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@mjhalz8 (255)
• Philippines
1 Apr 13
I'm one of them actually. Because I felt this anger in me, I just explode and words just comes out to my mouth, in the end, you hurt that person and regret but the damage has been done already. But I'm controlling myself now, I'm finding ways to overcome this weakness of me. ANGER KILLS.
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2 Apr 13
@mjhalz, thanks for being honest for telling us that you are one of these people.. we all are sometimes unexpectedly. but this person I am talking to is known for being tactless.. no wonder why many are keeping distance from her. I try to appreciate the good qualities and just ignore the bad she has.. but when she strikes she never failed to hurt. I'm not that sensitive but the words she said were not really pleasant to my ears. I respect her because she is older than me and like a mother to me.. but isn't it that with her age she should conduct herself more with fine qualities? or maybe she just don't know what the right words to use. @scubapro I'm glad you saw how your words could hurt other people and that changed you to a better person now. as we age more, we should know how to speak right.
@scubapro (1051)
• Gifu, Japan
1 Apr 13
yeah my friend,i was same like you before ,when i was angry i was just saying what i wanna say,but i saw how it hurts people. i think time made me more mature. anger kills is a great sentence, peace..
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
1 Apr 13
I hear you loud and clear and it is so annoying. My mom has no filter on her conversations at all. It kills me sometimes the things that come out of her mouth. Even though she is 77 years old I believe she has been doing this for a long time. Such as, when she finds out her grandson and girlfriend are excepting a baby. She tells me I forgot to ask weren't you using protection? Can you imagine saying that to someone. I just said "mom I'm glad you didn't ask that its none of your business. She says "yes, I'm entitled to ask because I'm the grandmother and I can ask anything I want," can you believe it. I know if she had remembered she would have asked that question, because she has asked other questions like this that she has no right asking. She is embrassassing.
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2 Apr 13
I can feel your anger lelin. that was really annoying when the people whom we expect to understand more than anyone else are the ones who say hurtful things. but since she is your grandmother, you have to add more patience with it. I think she didn't mean it the way you understood it. just my honest views.
@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
1 Apr 13
Hello Job? Are you fine? Are you feeling alright? It seems that somebody has hurted you recently. Everything is fine? Blessings Job... dainy
2 Apr 13
hi dainy! thanks for asking how I feel. No biggie, I feel better now. saying the things that hurts us can truly lessen it. thanks for the wonderful comments from Mylot members here.
• Canada
1 Apr 13
I know that some people are just flat out rude and in-your-face and say things they know willhurt someone but say it anyways. but on the flip-side of the coin, some people are just too sensitive to blatant honesty. I, myself, consider me as a diplomatic person but also a very blunt person. if your being stupid im not going to entertain you bc your sensitive little feelings might be hurt. that being said, you dont always have to point out things to people. its not your job to be everyones critic or to be a bully. people should think before they talk but others should think before they act. its comes from both sides here. Im sorry for whoever obviously hurt your feelings but I think you need to take things with a grain of salt and not care so much about other people. your life is your own movie and you can simply choose tot take that character out of the script if they are actually that mean and rude to you. your right, once something is said you can never take it back. but sometimes people need to hear that little piece of mind that might never have been spoken any other way. I have had people be mean to me or say something that really cut me deep for some time...but I ended up learning and betteringmyself. let alone learning how to brush off the bad and move forward with the good.
2 Apr 13
I like how you said those words above, it's very refreshing. you are right, I need to care less for all the unkind words or things that hurts me sometimes.. it is my own movie. but I honestly couldn't help myself feeling so affected coz it cut me deep but as you said I have to learn how to brush off the bad and move forward with the good. thanks for the meaningful views you shared here.
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Apr 13
People sometimes say things without thinking about whether it will hurt someone or not. I have an aunt where things come out of her mouth and I really just want to tape her mouth shut sometimes. She says things that are so hurtful. I try very hard to always think before I open my mouth, that is why most times I am the quiet one around other people. If I have nothing of importance to say than I don't say anything...
2 Apr 13
nicely said, if we have nothing so significant to say or upbuilding words to say we better keep our mouth shut. I almost wished I never spent my day with her. honestly it ruined my day. anyway, that is how bad people can be sometimes. don't have a choice but to help myself get over with it.
• United States
1 Apr 13
I agree that words can definitely hurt and people should be more careful in what they say. A kind or unkind spoken word is never forgotten. Hurt people hurt other people so the hurtful words, though spoken against you aren't necessarily for you. On another note, I also dislike people who talk just to be talking. Rambling on for no reason about nothing. I've come to realize that some people just love to hear the sound of their own voice but it can sure be annoying to others.
• Poland
1 Apr 13
Yeah, definitely. People should first think, then say something. I think the men are dealing much better with the bad opinion, than women. So, if it's about women, people should really think to not hurt them.
2 Apr 13
exactly said. if everyone should be more careful in their words no one will be hurt. I don't know why other people don't use their mind before they speak or maybe they just don't care. while other like what you said, only love to hear their own words. it is so annoying to have a conversation with this kind of person. I don't want to be rude or exchange words that can hurt them too. @ roge yes especially to men, they should be careful to their words when they are talking to women and vice versa.
@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
2 Apr 13
Words could make or break us - What we say could weaken or strengthen spirits.
Our words are powerful. It could hurt. It could make or break relationships. It is wise to choose the way we do with our words. We should show love in what we tell others.
@jugsjugs (12967)
1 Apr 13
I feel that there are a lot of people out there that never think what they say before saying it, also seem to not care what they say. I think that there are also people out there that tend to do things as well that hurt others, thinking that they will never get caught out by the things that they have done.
2 Apr 13
and they are labelled as insensitive or inconsiderate people. I hope only 1% of the population of the world are like these.
• Philippines
2 Apr 13
I totally agree with you. It's true. I meet many people who are like that. Hope before they open their mouth they would think first, like evaluate or weigh the words they will say especially on a more complicated situation.
• Indonesia
1 Apr 13
I agree, i always trying to control what i say to other people, since our words are can hurt people so much if we not careful, and every person to another person are different too, about what condidered as hurtful to them. Like for example, girls are are tend to be really sensitive about how they looks and apperance (even not all), but there are some guys too can be senstitive too about they looks (even not so many), and some people can be so sensitive if we say they are stupid or fool. Some are don't care being called like that. But i think we just need to control our words to other people, and just say a nice thing, not offencing.
2 Apr 13
people have different personalities, some are sensitive some are tough. I'm a combination of both, just the right blend.. why don't we apply the golden rule "do to others what you want to do unto you" I think that can go a long way and could bring a healthy relationships.
• Canada
1 Apr 13
Hi Job Yes I agree with you a hundred percent. I think for most people they truly do not mean to hurt us intentionally of course there are those who do, but it is annoying when people really do not take the time to choose their words carefully and how correct you are it can make or break our day. I have found that from the past not to let them get to me this does take practice, the way I look at it is they own their own hurtful words (not me).
2 Apr 13
it is really nice if we first arrange our thoughts, choose the right words to say before we open our mouth. if we do, our words can be refreshing rather than destructive. I really think that what comes out from your mouth is the product of your mind. I try not to let it get to me but maybe it was too unpleasant in my ears to take it or just ignore it. nevertheless, I managed not to say bad things to her.
• Singapore
2 Apr 13
Unfortunately yes I belong to those who need to think a little more and talk a little less which is something I am working on. Now I try to follow the maxim, "If I have nothing to say then say nothing", though of course I am unable to fully do so yet.
@scubapro (1051)
• Gifu, Japan
1 Apr 13
actuall talking without thinking is the thing which i hate most about people. they never care how we can be hurt,how it gives us pain,they just say and never care what they said, i personally quit friendship with that kind of people in my life. because if that person is your friend,even sometimes lie,they should give you good ideas,suport you and try to cheer. if a person who always talk negatively or without talking ,that person musnt be in our life this is just how i think happy mylotting
2 Apr 13
it is really a foolishness for a person to speak without thinking the consequences it may bring. if a person is obviously don't care what to say if it could hurt you or not, I think he/she is not a good companion or friend.. not even want to get a close and constant dealing with these kind of people as it could influence me whether I like it or not. so we have the same views here. thanks
• United States
2 Apr 13
The ideal is to not say anything that will hurt others. However, I believe most of us shoot our mouths off unnecessarily once in a great while. When we found we have done this, we should just apologize to smooth it over, or clarify what we meant. Nobody is perfect. I guess if we took the time we should people would be continually waiting for a response.
@jadoixa (1166)
• Philippines
2 Apr 13
some people are really like that i have experienced it a lot of times, it can truly ruin our mood and day., but it seems these negative people are not fully aware that their attitude and behavior can hurt or break a person. they just do it. i hate these kind of people.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
2 Apr 13
I remember what my mom used to tell us when we were young, "If you don't have anything good to say, keep your mouth shut." Following her advice really makes sense. Taking into consideration what other people may feel if ever we utter a word or words is one good practice that everybody must do. Have a wonderful day!
@babyeve (1048)
• Seychelles
2 Apr 13
Tell me about it. I have got a few of them in my surrounding that I have got to deal with every single day. Much more, they are always saying things that makes you feel as if you are the odd one out in several aspect of your life. They are so selfish and self-centered.
@wowjen15 (183)
• Philippines
2 Apr 13
I have to agree to that. I would rather be hurt physically than be hurt emotionally because of harsh words. Although at times, I just try and understand because sometimes people said those words out of surprise too because they may have had a bad day or a big problem or something. What is important is that they know how to say sorry.
@r1buts (73)
• Indonesia
2 Apr 13
i think talking without thinking is a bad behaviour. at least it shows that we are dumb, stupid. never do it. always thinking before talking
• Philippines
1 Apr 13
I have to admit that I act that way sometimes. and later will realized its not good anymore,then regrets will follow...Its just that the words can slip in my mouth.That is why, now I just want to keep my mouth shut.