are you expressive ?

@SIMPLYD (90717)
Philippines
July 22, 2011 8:35pm CST
I don’t know if people finds me silly, but I am expressive of what I feel, specially when I like what I see , taste or smell. If I see a friend or a family member wearing a nice blouse, bag or shoes , I would readily tell them so. When I have tasted a food that is delicious, I would readily say so also. But sometimes, I choose also when and who to express when I find a food is not tasteful. However, when I am hurt, I keep it to myself. That's one thing i don't want to express to anyone. maybe because of pride? In what ways are you expressive too?
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17 responses
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
I'm not really expressive most of the time. The only time you'll find me expressive is when you make me angry. That's the only time I'll admit that I'm utterly expressive.
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
I don't get angry that often, though, don't get me wrong.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
You are like my husband. The only time that he is expressive, is when he is angry. You really can hear him rant so well.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
I am over expressive and tactless. I always say what i like and appreciate it ans sometimes if I see awful things i used to express it esp. with friends. I know i might hurt them for at least I'm telling the truth. :)
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
I learned to be expressive, yet do them with tactfulness. From my experience, voicing out what i dislike, sometimes hurts others. That being so, i try to screen what the dislikes i voice out.
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
We're totally different. I hate myself for being so tactless..hahaha!
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
25 Jul 11
I do not miss an opportunity to express myself but I express myself only with those whom I know very well. I feel hesitant to express myself with strangers.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
I guess you are a bit of a shy person. Me, even to strangers, when i smile at them and they smiled back, it is a sign that i could give my compliment if i see one in them.
@allknowing (153530)
• India
23 Jul 11
That is very nice of you. I do the same but have you noticed not many do it. I would prepare some exotic dish and send it to my neighbours who will accept it but will never get back to me and tell me how they liked it or ask me how I prepared it. I also express when I am hurt as I would prefer to clear the air and move on.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
I feel that way too, when it comes to my cooking. I know for myself that it is so delicious, yet i wouldn't even get a simple gush of "yummy!". My in-laws are like that. They wouldn't even express their gusto, they would just keep on eating a lot! I feel hurt that way, so, it's my husband that i wlll ask, how do you find what i cook?. Then, he would joke not bad and hug me. That way, he is able to express that it was delicious. Good for you, you can share your hurt. I am very choosy as to, who to share my hurt. It's only to my husband or daughter usually.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Hi there Simplyd, With reference to your main topic discussion, I am also an expressive person. I do always say "I Love You" to my mother, sisters and brother, my niece and nephew and even to my bestfriend. As they are the ones closest to my heart. The days would not passby without me expressing those words to them. Since, I dont really know how long will I am going to stay in this world. So as early as possible, I want to express this endearment to them. Because if I will pass away, even I want to say those lines, it can never be. Thus, one of the motto I always bear in mind is : "I shall pass this world but once, If therefore be any kindness I can show or Good thing that I can do, let me do it now, For I shall not pass this way again." With those lines I wrote above, the reason why I am expressing my love to my family.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
So you see, it's nice to be expressive of what we feel. Specially to our family, we should always express our love for them, because you will never know if it would be the last time that you get to say those nice words to them.
• India
23 Jul 11
Yes dear Dina I am expressive, i share my joy, my achievements with friends, fellow professors even exstudents, but i never talk with them my private family things and sadness, i hate symathy from others, because that is always fake, my view ofcourse.. i compliment people, when they deserve it.. Thanks for sharing Best of luck to you Professor ‘Dr.B.Saraf. PhD.’
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
It is really nice to be expressive of our happiness and praises for others who deserve it. we are able to uplift their morale and confidence . Nice to know that you are one expressive person when it comes to that. Yes, when it comes to sad private matters we should just keep it to ourselves. Thanks for responding!
@jazel_juan (15745)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Yes i am. When i am sad or mad especially when me and hubby are in an argument, i really express it and i cannot sleep if i wont be able to, Its either i write it or text it. If i am happy, i always show it too, i tell them why i am happy! I am also someone if i see my friend in a rut, i express myself about it and what i am thinking but i am also careful not to hurt her.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
Yes, it's nice to be expressive , but we should really be careful in having negative comments expressed. Though, sometimes negative comments are by itself constructive, but still they should be expressed in a tactful and loving manner. As to our husbands, yes there is a need to be always expressive. It's not good to bottle up bad feelings.
@kharlav (1667)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Yes I am expressive and frank. If something tastes good or looks nice I tell the person about it. But I am just frank to people who are close to me. Expressing is a nice things to do because it boost up a person and sometimes being frank is helpful, because it can make a person change and be/do better.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
With good compliments, we can express even to those not close to us. It gives the recipient a boost of confidence. But with negative comments, it should be to some chosen close friends only, who could take it as constructive criticism. Right?
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Unlike you, I am a very secretive person. I ashamed to express myself and at times, I cannot even fight for what I like and don't like. I just go with the flow, as they say. My co-workers always encourage me. It works at times, but not all the time.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Learn how to be expressive specially if the situation calls for it. As long as what you are expressing is right, you will not be compromised. We just have to express what we feel to the right person, time and place.
@cathloe (184)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
hello there simplyD =) i also praise my friends when they look good or they have something that look good on them. it's a good way to express yourself to anyone because they'd know what exactly are you thinking and it can also help them boost their confidence. it's also a good way to help them look at their selves in a good way. as a counterpart, when you express yourself to them, they'd be pretty much do the same like you do. there would be times where they would praise you too of how good you look today, etc. and when i am hurt by someone, i also keep it in myself but my friends easily notice it and i tell them the reason. in that way, everything will turn out fine =)
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
Actually, i don't give compliments just because i would like to given one too. I give compliments because it's what i feel sincerely. As to my hurt, i would rather keep it to myself. Though sometimes, i would share it with a close friend, but that is rare. I guess, i don't want anybody to see my hurt, except my husband and family.
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
I think I am a pretty expressive person. However sometimes I express my thoughts in jokes and sometimes sarcasms in which people sometimes are offended by to the point most people say that I am a tactless person. But I really think that my jokes aren't that offensive. But I think it is better to express oneself rather than just keeping it for yourself.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
That's true. It is better to be able to express one's self. But sometimes, others find our expressions offending, though for ourselves, we mean it well. It needs a lot explaining to the offended person that we mean it well not in a bad way.
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Hello.. I think I am expressive but it depends upon certain factors. The environment I am in, the persons I am with and the mood I have in me. Sometimes, I am expressive when I get to adore a certain person or thing. If I like or doesn't like someone or something, I just say it. But I'm also thinking of the consequences it will result to before I express myself. Emotionally, when I'm hurt, lonely or have a problem, I don't usually show it or tell somebody what I really felt. I don't know. Maybe I just don't want to bother someone and make them worry about me too. :)
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
Yes, when we want to express some negative remarks, we should analyze first if it is necessary to express it. Though sometimes negative criticisms are constructive, others may not be receptive to it and can start conflict. I guess, when i hide my hurt, it is because of my wounded pride.
@thetis74 (1524)
23 Jul 11
We are similar when we like something. I get excited and noisy sometimes. But when it comes to love and caring for people, I am very expressive. And same with you, I keep the hurt to myself although I share some problems with my friends.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Well, at least we get to express our happiness. Others deserve our praise, when we express it and we make them happy when we do so. Though it's hard when we are hurting. We keep it to ourselves until its solution.
• United States
23 Jul 11
I would say I am expressive in many ways. I tend to use alot of hand motions and sound effects when I'm talking or telling a story. My friends often find the sound effects hilarious. I'm not meaning to be funny, but sometimes if I'm saying something I feel the need to make sounds to accompany my speech. I have also been known to randomly talk to strangers and tell them that I like their clothes, hair, purse or whatever. At first I think I startle the random people but then they enjoy the compliment. I feel the need to express myself to anyone because it might make them happy to hear something nice about themselves. I only tell my friends if I don't like their clothes or hair because I think those comments are only suitable for people who know you.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
Oh, you are like my husband. When he tells stories, he would always motion with his hands and sounds! I find it hilarious really, and i like it. That's true, compliments do really gives people confidence. and yes, for things we don't like, it could only be expressed for people who we really know.
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
23 Jul 11
Dear friend, I feel life is to enjoy as one fine day could be the last day. Having delicious and tasty foods is one way enjoying. Moreover some delcious foods are made out of patinece and very care, if having it I feel it would be much expensive. At times our satisfaction becomes expensive and if give importance to that we have to spend for that. May be it also a personal way of getting satisfied with those want in life.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
Do you openly express if you find the food so delicious? Sometimes in a restaurant, i would even tell the waiter to tell the cook that he did a delicious food. That's my way of thanking him for cooking a delicious food. I know the cook will really be happy when someone tells him so.
@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
23 Jul 11
My husband sometimes takes me to a breakfast buffet on Sunday. the middle aged to elderly black ladies are dressed to drop down gorgeous and actually wear a matching hat to their beautiful suits. I have to compliment them. Yes I give compliments where deserved. and your right when I am hurt I keep to myself or lay low so to speak. Thanks for the memories now I want to go to the buffet Sunday morning. LOL
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
I am like you too. I give compliment when it is due. Seeing gorgeous girls would really make me gush with admiration, even if i am a female myself. I like seeing gorgeous women, specially classy women.
@naija4real (1291)
23 Jul 11
I am not too expressive. I am the type that say things within my mind. I just express my feeling within my heart without using my mouth to say it. I am the quiet type of person and I do not like to socialise with people
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Jul 11
My husband is like you. He doesn't express his admiration and feelings through words. But you can see them through his twinkling eyes. Or to me , he would express them through hugs.