How often you think before you speak?
By careguarden
@careguarden (5670)
Philippines
September 13, 2009 10:37pm CST
Sometimes I often caught myself saying the wrong words its because of hastiness. And felt so foolish, especially when I was asked about opinions. Or those times when I butt in a discussions that rings true to my ear. I usually said words that I wished I could take them back.
How about you, do you often think before you speak?
3 responses
@patofgold23 (5069)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
oops! i am guilty of this one.. I tend to say outright what I feel and never pause for a while to think about what I'm gonna say...
could be a good thing..but sometimes brings about bad results too...
@careguarden (5670)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
Well who isn't guilty of doing this kind of mistakes? It's very important to be careful of slipping negative words in our mouth, since we can't take them back no matter.
Thanks for sharing with us and have a great day!
@patofgold23 (5069)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
that's true... the damage would be so hard to repair... words are way more painful than actions.
@Baluyadav (3643)
• India
11 Oct 09
Hi,This character is common in many people in this society.But some words which may leads to misunderstanding and some times leads for quarrels also.Any how,i used to think twice before speaking with the people connected with my business on bio diesel consultancy [http://pergu-wwwjatropapongamia.blogspot.com],but in the case of family members and friends it is very casual.Have a nice time.
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
i am so guilty of this because i am a very spontaneous person. thats why i really feel it better to express myself thru writing. that way, i would have to chance to really think, to proofread it and to read it as if i am the recipient as well. But there are instances also, that even if you write your thoughts down, you still get misunderstood. I guess it really depends.
Going back, i dont usually think before i speak to the people that i am close to. But if the person is a new guy, a client or a sensitive person, man! i really think first before i speak! Sometimes i even have to inhale and exhale so as not to lash out in anger.
