Silence is golden ?

Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

17 May 18

@Kandae11 yes

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

17 May 18

@lnillerman stay out of trouble also.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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17 May 18

I would help when I could - all depends on the circumstances.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458008)

• Switzerland

17 May 18

I also cannot stay silent if I assist to an abuse. If wife and husband are arguing, that is the moment who stay silent.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458008)

• Switzerland

17 May 18

@Kandae11 It is the case here and it is the same for what concerns animals. You can bet that I call the police.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458008)

• Switzerland

17 May 18

@lnillerman I would not people hurt an innocent animal. If I see people abusing animals (or kids), I call the police.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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17 May 18

In some countries one could face the courts if it is proven that you knew of a child being abused and didn't report it.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130066)

• India

17 May 18

Relationships are situations where one needs caution before butting in. I will not. But I always put in my two pence worth where I feel I can positively contribute.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (130066)

• India

22 May 18

@mnglsp Thanks

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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17 May 18

Definitely.

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rosé

@mnglsp (3614)

• Philippines

22 May 18

Very well said

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

17 May 18

I avoid getting caught up in disputes between friends - it never ends well

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

17 May 18

@Kandae11 that has happened to me too

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

17 May 18

@lnillerman that backfired on me once too, when a lady found out I knew her husband was having an affair but hadn't told her - I was in trouble either way and I'm glad I stayed quiet about it. She did accept that I was right not to interfere in the end though

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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17 May 18

I have experienced it - lost a few friends when I got involved.

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The Fly One

@aureliah (24319)

• Kenya

19 May 18

Sometimes I choose to keep quiet but others I cannot

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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19 May 18

It all depends on the situation.

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The Fly One

@aureliah (24319)

• Kenya

20 May 18

@Kandae11 True

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Louise Crisologo

@mlgen1037 (29886)

• Manila, Philippines

17 May 18

I believe in the saying that the most dangerous people are the quiet ones. When they talk, always be careful because they are like a ticking time bomb.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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17 May 18

You are so right. Even in relationships - one partner might appear to be unconcerned about his or her partner's bad behavior - and one day - he or she simply explodes and surprises everyone.

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Louise Crisologo

@mlgen1037 (29886)

• Manila, Philippines

17 May 18

@Kandae11 That would really be a disaster. I would not want to experience that.

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rosé

@mnglsp (3614)

• Philippines

22 May 18

Oh Indeed haha

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KrauseHome

@KrauseHome (36448)

• United States

19 May 18

Depends on the situation. A lot of times in person I have been known to keep Silent for Fear of Embarrassment or to offend, but if it was a situation like Abuse I am hoping somehow I would be able to step in somehow and offer some help or Call 911 when I can't

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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19 May 18

It does depend on the situation.

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

18 May 18

I am a very opinionated. I speak my mind. So much so, that I offend other people. So, I changed my being that. I choose when to voice out my opinion, not just voice it out for the sake of being heard. So now, think first who can be hurt and if it will escalate into a war of words, before I speak my mind

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

22 May 18

@Kandae11 Thank you. I want to have more friends now.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

I think you are on the best path now.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111164)

• El Paso, Texas

18 May 18

I might be silent on the one hand but if I saw a child or animal being abused I would notify the authorities.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111164)

• El Paso, Texas

19 May 18

Thankfully I have never seen anyone abuse either child or pet @Kandae11

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

With some situations it would be difficult not to react very strongly.

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suny

@suni51 (3429)

• India

18 May 18

I never speak unless I am sure what I am talking about. I am a marketing professional so I know the value of silence or the value of what others are saying.

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suny

@suni51 (3429)

• India

18 May 18

@Kandae11 In fact I wait for others to speak their mind and note their point of discussion to take the lead. A marketing professional must know what his client is looking for and at most time he tells it himself. Provided you let him speak!

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

Exactly! - some people spout off on subjects they know nothing or very little of. I have always liked this quote: "It is best to remain silent and be suspected of being a fool - than to open one's mouth and confirm that suspicion."

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rakski

@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

17 May 18

I am never silent except when my mother in law is talking?!? Lol

Nowadays, in situation like husbands and wife fighting you cannot just say anything but in cases of abuse it can be considered domestic violence and can be reported here in my country

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rakski

@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

22 May 18

@Kandae11 yes that is true. But our laws here are protective of woman and kids. If the husband or male partner is caught in the act, people can arrest him.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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17 May 18

If there is domestic abuse I would definitely report it - though there are cases where the abused partner insists on remaining in the situation.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

17 May 18

I avoid trouble, and just pray it will work out for the best.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306113)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

17 May 18

@Kandae11 Yes, it does.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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17 May 18

Prayer does help.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (129453)

• Israel

18 May 18

@Kandae11 Sometimes I do not think before I speak and then put foot in my mouth and other times shut up. To me silence is golden here in our building when the noisy ones are gone and it is so peaceful and quiet I could hear a pin drop.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (129453)

• Israel

22 May 18

@Kandae11 We do not get it that much here in our building. That must be hard living by a main road.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

I would love that kind of silence. We live near a main road and most times thye sound of trucks and other heavy vehicles passing can be really annoying.

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (78761)

• United States

18 May 18

I suffer what it commonly referred to as "no filter." I tell it like it is. Sometimes it is helpful. Other times it is not.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

I've learned something new here -"no filter" - that could be dangerous at times.

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (78761)

• United States

22 May 18

@Kandae11 Yep. And it is. Sometimes it can be helpful too. But it's a gamble.

popciclecold

@popciclecold (35084)

• United States

18 May 18

I would if I thought it would help. But like you never get involved in marital, and boy friend and girl friend

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

Yes, one should weigh the situation carefully before deciding whether to interfere or not.

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caopaopao

@caopaopao (12395)

• China

18 May 18

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. --Martin Luther King Jr.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

Well said.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

19 May 18

I speak up if I need to defend someone or if I really can't take it anymore when someone is spouting political or moral views that are contrary to my own.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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19 May 18

Sometimes it is very difficult to hold one's tongue.

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Thelma

@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

18 May 18

Silence is not always golden for me. I can´t keep my mouth shut when something bothers me but sometimes if I have nothing to say good and saying the truth is a waste of time, so I keep silent.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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19 May 18

Sometimes I don't have to say one word - it is easy to tell by my face when I am not pleased about something.

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KRITIKA SELOT

@kritis (628)

• India

18 May 18

Sometimes silence is better but there were situations one should speak up for the sake of himself or to support someone...

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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18 May 18

I agree.

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Darcy Nemo

@YrNemo (20261)

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18 May 18

I am an impulsive person in this regard, but with age, I have realized that I should be more cautious. So far so good. (I often tried to be silent over the topic over a week or two, or three. If after all that long and I still wanted to say something about it, then I would do it in the most diplomatical way as I could.

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