Are you impulsive or cautious in your responses,reactions and decisions

I am quite impulsive in my responses and would always speak out what is in my heart.However, if my true statement is likley to be impoloite[say for eg someone serves me something and asks me how it is I would just smile and say it is fine however it is.But I will not lie by saying it is wonderful or excellent .My preference would be to keep quiet unless someones asks me].Otherwise I am very spontaneous in real life . Here , in mylot also I speak out the truth but I have time to draft the message and so I would phrase it in the most reasonable manner possible. What happened?I was looking forward to meeting you all.

Yes, I am spontaneous in my responses and in writing my discussions. What I think at the spur of the moment will transpire directly on screen. After finishing typing only then I edit what ever was written. In real life I am a panicky person and usually speak my mind out uncensored. Most of the time I end up regretting what I have said or done as my heart do not consult the head.

Hi Bala! It is difficult to answer, I can say that I am both. I am impulsive in my real life and sometimes on mylot too. The difference in real life and mylotting is - while drafting a response here , we get some time/chance to change our response, before finally submitting it, however, in real life if I have said something to the other fellow on impulse, it becomes difficult to retrieve the same. I sometimes feel bad, when I react on a situation impuslively, on a second thought I feel that I should have taken some more time to react. I am trying to develop the habit of restricting myself. We should always react as per the situation and who is in front of us, I believe. As far as taking decision is concerned, if a decision is required to be taken within a short span of time, I go for it. I don't believe in keeping a decision pending because I think it is better to take a 'wrong' decision, than not to take a decision. Have a great day!

I always try to think before I speak. Its better to remain a fool then open your mouth and remove all doubt.

I have always been cautious. Most especially of verbal words. Im quite careful with what I say and I really take a moment to think before I even say anything. That's also why I cant think as fast when Im trying to say something using a language that is not second nature to me. What I love about written language is that you can hit the "backspace" or "delete" button when you have reread the things that you have typed. You get a chance to look back and make adjustments if there might be some things that you said out of the intensity of emotion(anger, frustration, etc.) before you post it, publish it, or share it with another person. It is also upon your discretion if you are going to share it or you deem that what you've written is too personal. With verbal words, once its out of your mouth, even when you say you take it back or you dont mean it, the damage has been done, and you cant really "take back" what you have said even if you "didnt mean it". Its just too dynamic most especially when fueled by a strong emotion. Same as in actions, saying things might be easier said than done but once its done, you also cant reverse it. You can try but it wouldnt be the same. That's why Im always cautious with major and most minor decisions/reactions. I do admit that there have been times when Ive acted impulsively, but those are quite few and very far between. Some people might say that Im being a coward since Im not risking things most of the time. But I say its better to calculate the risk rather than hurting the people around me and guarantee being desolate in the end.

I tried to be cautious there have been several times where I threw caution to the wind and wouldnt you knmow it the whole discussion got deleted LOL

I would wait a second Bala moreso to frame and express those impulsive thoughts. What if it came out as gibberish as it did when it impulsively formed in my mind.

You may call me a temperamental person but not impulsive. I think my emotional outburst happens in moderation. I do get angry, irritated, frustrated, happy and sad and you will find me expressing them by in my own ways. Which means, I do not throw my tongue and use derogatory comments for the person who has done me wrong and really deserves it. I would express my thoughts in my own ways.

Is important to make sense in our responses ,so I'm learning the Art of Patience. Usually, I'm impulsive by nature ,but I'm learning lately to take time to smell the flowers ,and this applies to everything I'm doing lately.

I think that I am cautious whatever I do. I don't belong to that kind of person that is impulsive. It is my way of being cautious with things and people that I deal with. I think that it is better as I can be more rational if I am cautious.

Hi! Neat question. I do whatever the little gremlins inside my head tell me. It changes from day to day. Sometimes the topic itself invites a response and to pass up the opportunity would be cheating myself. Bottom line is I'm not consistent in my actions, although I'd like to be more consistent in certain areas of life. Thanks, bala. It's just the kind of discussion I like a lot.

hi balasri I am both sometimes impulsive when an idea for a discussion grabs me and I have to write it before I forget just what I want to say. other times I take my time and try'to find out the wisest way to do something. I think in my old age I am mellowing out a bit and am wiser about everything.

I had to smile when I read your discussion because my husband and I are the most indecisive people on the planet I’m sure! We don’t rely on astrology but we laughed when we read that a Cancer trait is indecision because of course we are both Cancerians! We will go to a store to purchase something and we will be going in and out for ages before deciding, we experienced this a few weeks ago when we went out to buy a new TV; we are the same when we have to react to anything, we have to give things a great deal of thought before acting, so we are definitely not impulsive people! On the other hand, as far as MyLot and my writing goes I am pretty quick in getting my thoughts and feelings out, there is usually no indecisions when it comes to expressing myself using the written word!

Most of the time, I am impulsive and trust my instincts. There are only few instances when I thought out a lot about something. Lucky for me, my instincts/intuition are usually right. But I regretted other decisions, too. Either way, I guess I will always be an impulsive person.

Coming from someone who probably over analyzes everything I'd say I am very cautious and even more so when it's written, especially with Mylot discussions, some can be so controversial and without the nuances in speech it can so easily be misconstrued so I tend to steer clear of discussions that I feel are too near the knuckle. Trouble is when you say it out aloud you can't unsay it! Many a time my mouth has spoken before my brain has kicked in leading to unpleasantries. I tend to be a quiet person now, it's far safer that way. I guess I can be impulsive at times but it's very rare and try to avoid signing away my life LOL!

I usually have to think a little bit on some of my responses. Alot of them come very easy to me though. That is the same way in real life also. It all depends on what the subject is.

Hi Bala,It really depends on what the converstion is about as to wether I am cautious or say anything straight off. Also it takes a lot to make me react to a situation as in lose my temper so my reactions are normally fairly a placid one, probaably too laid back!! LoLo

Hi balasri, I used to be very impulsive before but life and experience taught me to be more cautious in my dealings. But there are times even now when I do things on a impulse sometimes with little or no consequences and at other times with disastrous results.But I am learningafterall thats all I can do.I dont particularly like to be too calculating and feel that being impulsive though not wise is being a little more straight forward with your impulses and feelings and once done you have to be responsible and face the consequences ...All the best bala and have a great weekend

Most of the time I react then think. It has always gotten me into lots of trouble. I seem to explain it as I speak too much of my mind. Relationship wise I don't think I would have had as many problems as I have had if I would just learn when to keep my mouth shut and when to speak my feelings. There are few times when I will think before I do, but that don't always come along too often. Then I have the times where I think things through and I will tell myself this is not a thing that needs to be brought up or I just need to leave it alone....Oh at least a few hours after me saying this to myself I usually can't fight the urge and I speak of things I need to leave alone. Past exspecially!! I need to learn to leave it there no matter how painful my past was I need to leave those thoughts and feelings there or its just going to make my future hell then lonely. I could go into grave detail of exactly what I am talking about, but then I would be here for days trying away.

i try to make cautious,but the most time i could not do best, it is really hard to thoughtful when speaking.i'm not a careful person,in mind,my thought is very singleness. so i couldn't thinking more on everything.sometime, i will do reaction impulsive.as the time goes by, i will be careful when i do.good luck and have s nice day!