If you've nothing nice worth saying, don't say anything at all...
By emisle
@emisle (3822)
Ireland
December 7, 2006 9:12am CST
Do you believe it's true? Sometimes if we don't like something about someone should we say something? Or keep our mouths closed?
9 responses
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
10 Dec 06
I preffer to keep my mouth closed. Staying upbeat and positive will lead those in the group to see you as a friendly, easygoing individual and make them want to get to know you better.
@Idlewild (6090)
• United States
9 Dec 06
People who cut in line or talk loudly on their cell phones in inappropriate places or almost run you over in their cars because they didn't stop at the Stop sign... these people need to be told something that isn't so nice, if only so they don't kill someone.
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
7 Dec 06
It depends if you're in a relationship with them or not. If you are yes, you tell them if not why bother.
@nobodyspecial (1011)
• United States
8 Dec 06
On the other hand...
It is better to remain silent and look stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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@kids91911 (4363)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I always tell my kids that if they don't have anything nice to say then don't talk.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
8 Dec 06
Sometimes that is true, but there are other times that things need to be said. I have a son with a disability and sometimes we can't be nice. We have to say things that others don't like to hear.
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@GrammaFood (716)
• United States
7 Dec 06
Yes i truely believe that and i even teach my children that.
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