'Just Be Yourself'
By JJ
@JolietJake (50190)
April 10, 2016 12:09pm CST
I'm sure most of us have heard that saying, or some variation of it, before.
Basically it is saying 'Don't pretend.' Don't fake things. Be real.
But is this always sage advice?
What if, for example, you are me?
Now, I am normally a pretty sarcastic sumbeach, and I am known for saying what I think, the devil take the hindmost, and if it hurts, well, there could possibly be a reason for that.
I've been known for introducing myself as the nicest as***le you'll ever meet.
And I don't say that sarcastically.
Now, some people will say "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all".
But if I don't say anything at all, I am not being me...therefore, I am not being myself.
Do you see where I am going with this?
It makes life hard at times. 
For instance, there is a particular discussion right now (we won't mention which one) and I really want to say something there.
It is almost custom-made for me.
But I am not saying anything.
Instead of being myself, I am being someone else.
Now, I know several people have an aversion to my style; that's fine, I am not attempting to win any popularity contests.
But I also know lots of people would like to say many of the things I do, but don't, because "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all".
And they are being themselves.
Me?
For once, I am not going to say anything...no matter how much it hurts.
But I do seriously wonder why they didn't see it coming...
For instance, there is a particular discussion right now (we won't mention which one) and I really want to say something there.
It is almost custom-made for me.
But I am not saying anything.
Instead of being myself, I am being someone else.
Now, I know several people have an aversion to my style; that's fine, I am not attempting to win any popularity contests.
But I also know lots of people would like to say many of the things I do, but don't, because "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all".
And they are being themselves.
Me?
For once, I am not going to say anything...no matter how much it hurts.
But I do seriously wonder why they didn't see it coming...31 people like this
31 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
10 Apr 16
See nothing hurts me and that is why people get so mad at me.
I truly dont care.
Okay have a nice day JJ.
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@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
11 Apr 16
Nothing hurts you because you are very mature and cool. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85296)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 16
Being yourself is a good thing! Most of us are used to you so it will only sting for a moment or two. 
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
10 Apr 16
@JolietJake Judging by the coughee splatters, that's already happening now and then...
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@JolietJake (50190)
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10 Apr 16
If this interferes with my digestion, I'm suing someone
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@JudyEv (356014)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Apr 16
@dpk262006 @noni1959 I don't think it will take long, do you? :)
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@marguicha (227409)
• Chile
10 Apr 16
We are what we are. If you don´t like me, go elsewhere. Here we find many sorts of people. But still here we can choose our friends. Don´t worry. Not that I can see you worrying over this
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@carebear29 (31980)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
10 Apr 16
Always be yourself. If no one likes it, then they have no reason to talk to you.
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@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
11 Apr 16
You are actually popular JJ Well I guess if you can accept all the bashing that you'll get if you will be yourself, then go ahead be yourself. I will still be your fan 
Though for me, there should always be a less painful way of saying what you want to say. Filter. Try to be diplomatic. If you keep on practicing this, this will become your new self.
Well I guess if you can accept all the bashing that you'll get if you will be yourself, then go ahead be yourself. I will still be your fan Though for me, there should always be a less painful way of saying what you want to say. Filter. Try to be diplomatic. If you keep on practicing this, this will become your new self.2 people like this
@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 16
There is really no diplomatic way to say it. It's just one of those situations that occur occasionally.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
10 Apr 16
Lol.. you mean.. "Just be yourself.. and be quiet.." xD
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
10 Apr 16
I think there is, well often, a way to say the same thing, but be polite about it. Not always, but often.
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@GardenGerty (164155)
• United States
10 Apr 16
I seem to be missing a lot of the fun here. I think I am often myself. I guess I need to go look for a discussion where you are not and see what is happening.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
28 Apr 16
For someone who doesn't want to say anything , you do it well!
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
28 Apr 16
@JolietJake got me some new baby chicks..6 of them and its like having six babies ..they keep me busy..maybe i should write a story of me and the 6 chicks..hahah..make everyone think I've gone gay..hahah
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@JolietJake (50190)
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28 Apr 16
I try.
How ya doing, haven't seen you here lately...
How ya doing, haven't seen you here lately...1 person likes this
@Juliaacv (53841)
• Canada
11 Apr 18
@JolietJake I emoji that was holding its finger going in circles near the temple-cuz this is crazy!
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@JolietJake (50190)
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10 Apr 18
A year later I can finally say what it was...someone was complaining they got ripped off by a website...they also claimed they were a psychic...I wanted to know why they didn't see ahead of time they were going to be ripped off
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@peter_hack (21)
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11 Apr 16
Be yourself
- It is who we really are when we let fall to the floor the cloak of other people’s stuff that we have taken on
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@JolietJake (50190)
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11 Apr 16
It'd be nice if you used your own words instead of a quote for a response
