Sometimes it's best to pause for a few seconds before speaking. This will help to keep your tongue from getting ahead of your mind, which will in turn help you avoid putting a foot in your mouth.
Now go forward and be tactful!
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I guess us, the introvert, have that wisdom!
ReplyDeleteIf we don't we should!
DeleteIf only I had known this when I was young and stoopit. Sure would have saved me lots of trouble!
ReplyDeleteBut I bet you've got lots of good stories to tell :)
DeleteGood advice, I think I tend to do that most times!
ReplyDeleteAt least you try!
DeleteTruer words...etc, smart Girl ;)
ReplyDeleteHey, girl! Hope you're doing well.
DeleteVery wise wisdom shared here :)
ReplyDeletebetty
It saves you from getting into trouble!
DeleteI think I tend to think before I speak most of the time
ReplyDeleteI would think that about you, Adam. You strike me as the type that thinks before he speaks.
DeleteHave a great weekend, Martha. Wait? Its only Wednesday. Darn, so close.
ReplyDeleteAnd even closer now. Tomorrow is Friday!
DeleteWhoosh. And it's gone!
DeleteI know, right? Thank goodness a new one always come along :)
DeleteTrue.
DeleteThis is one lesson I have learned (mostly) now that I am older.
ReplyDeleteI think we learn a lot of things as we get older! Hopefully :)
DeleteIt will also give the other person time to put their foot in their mouth.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! Best comment so far :) So true.
DeleteThat is good advice.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Just some food for thought.
DeleteTotally agree! Sometimes, I think "Why the hell did I say that" and sometimes I'm glad I waited. I just wish though that others would do the same before they speak to me! Oh well, we can't have it all!
ReplyDeleteI think we all put our foot in our mouth from time to time :)
DeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Linda :o)
Cheers, Linda! Hope your weather has started to cool off. Much better tonight!
DeleteYes! Yes! yes!
ReplyDeleteI guess you agree :)
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