Do you always say what you think?

Some people would call that honesty, while others consider it tactless and even rude. How you choose to express yourself would depend on the person or company you are having a conversation. We tend to be forthright with people we feel comfortable with and trust.

I don't always say what I think. In fact, I probably rarely say what I really think!

If I am angry I stay calm and won't talk or I won't rant on social media.

I follow the wise suggestion of my grandmother, if you have nothing nice to say, keep your mouth shut.

It's best to keep some thoughts in the mind only.

No, I can't do this. People would be upset.

At home some times I pause and think then only utter words. At times, I have no patience too.

I try not to think too much at all. I more feel, about what I am going to say, then I try to use the right way, to convey my feeling across to others, using the right words. Sometimes, though, I wonder what good communication is all about, and why do we often have trouble being understood by others, and understanding them too? I would say that love communicates best, not with words, but by heartfelt action, as love connects through energy, and this is the best way to communicate with others too. We should ensure that the words we use carry the right energy for us to get our message across properly, and doing this allows others to feel what we are saying, more than just hear it. This is listening, hearing with feeling. This is speaking, connecting with feeling. Together, such listening and speaking, make for good communication. Photo Credit: The photo used here was freely sourced from the free media site: pixabay.com A soft answer is often heard better, as tender people have bigger ears to hear such softness.

I look at the people I am with and if I am comfortable I speak my mind but taking care not to hurt feelings. If I am in a group I am not familiar with, I am more circumspect; wary of the few who are out to have their way. Nowadays, I follow a dictum to open my mouth only if I have something to say though I am the first to break the ice if the situation demands - siva

@WiseGhots There are times I say what I feel and other times I hold my tongue.

I guess it depends on the situation, At work I very much filter what I say or say nothing, other wise I would not have a job. With some people I filter what I say cause I don't want to hurt them but sometimes you just have to to say it like it is. A lot of the time I just say it the way it is and if someone gets hurt or offended I guess they will just have to get over it.