Should you “Say what you think” or “think about what you say?”

Most people make the same mistakes.
Then, the mistakes become so common, that the error constitutes what is considered “normal behaviour”, and as such, seems to be the right thing to do.

If everyone is doing it, then it must be right!
Right?

Wrong!

It is often true that “the majority opinion” is mistaken.

The majority opinion says “You should say what you think”.
The minority opinion says “No you should not: because “Idle talk costs lives”.

If you have ever managed to talk your way into trouble, then you should read the following article.


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Written by businessavante
4887 days ago

Hi Chris.

This is true: don't be a jerk - But, going even a little too far in the other direction (carefully vetting everything you say to everyone) is just as bad.

1st - It's obvious.

2nd - It makes you look calculating. If I'm the recipient, I'm wondering what you're covering up in that split second before you answer. What were you really thinking that you're stopping yourself from saying. (I worked w/a young gal who did this almost every time she answered - I could practically see the wheels spinning in her head.)

3rd - You'll end up being seen as disingenuous once it's known.

Duncan



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