Does the phase, "just because you can say something does not mean you should" have any truth to it?
Absolutely.
There are many things you can say, there is really no limit to what you can say, which is why you should also think through WHAT you are saying and decide if it is a good decision to share it.
There are times when you could say something but it would be damaging to the recipient
There are times when you could say something but would cause damage to the person who asked you not to say it
There are times when you could say something but it would be indirectly insulting someone
There are moments when you could say something that would be considered worldwide unacceptable
It is all about knowing what you are saying and how it will affect those around you.
There are also times when you may need to use a bit of damaging content at a degree to get your point across to stubborn individuals.
My point is that, I have had many chances to tell people something I know or wanted to say and realised that it would be a bad move to do so, even if it was a situation that would technically benefit them, it would hurt them as well, so sometimes let them figure it out on their own. In other times I learnt the hard way that I shouldn't have said something and rightfully had a hard time afterwards.
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Most definitely. I fully support the second amendment, I even think "hate speech" is categorized under free speech and should remain free. That being said, I don't think people should partake in hate speech, and I think anyone who does should be socially criticized.
I'd say it is... after all even if you can punch someone you dont like in the face, you probally shouldn't 😅
But even with less dramatic moments, people can do a lot of things but the consequences are often far more than what the individual wanted to and can do...
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Yes. You cannot be unkind to people in the name of 'freedom of speech'
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One of the most difficult lessons becoming an adult is learning when to not speak. For many people, verbal responses seem to occur as a subcortical process and keeping their mouth closed is a foreign concept.
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yes.
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Ya cause instead of punching a guy in the face or some other petty crap cause he annoyed the shit out of me, I don't act on it, sometimes it's better to ignore it and move on.
"If you got nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." old saying will keep you out of some deep shit sometimes - 4.3K opinions shared on Other topic.
Yeah. I’m a firm believer of “if you have nothing nice to say then don’t say anything.” There’s no reason to just go out of your way to insult someone or hurt their feelings.
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Yes it does. However, I'm one of those people who will speak my mind as long as it's truthful. By that, I mean that I can hold my opinions to myself, but if it's factual then look out. Being honest CAN get you in trouble. I know first-hand.
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Something like that one from the Movie "Bambi", when one said, "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all!"
My dad, gods rest him, always said: "Better to remain Silent, and be thought a FOOL, than open your mouth, and remove all doubt!" -
I can only refer to this saying as a reference.
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Simple
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Sometimes you have to put feelings over logic. Even though it feels right to say.
Or when you know what's right but if you think the person wouldn't understand it or wouldn't take it well. Then maybe it is better to just hold back. -
We are supposedly intelligent creatures with the ability to reason and find compassion and logic in any situation. Simply blurting out the first thing that comes to mind can make the situation worse and make you look like an idiot.
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Yes, if saying something is just hurting someone without putting them on the right path you should remain silent.
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Saying what's always on your mind is pretty much the same as being rude. This is definitely true.
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Yes. There are many things that are just unnecessary to say and only open up a can of worms.
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It depends on what it is that has to be said and the timing and agenda that the person hopes to accomplish.
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I believe in that. I always try my best to be polite to people even if what they're saying absolutely offensive or wrong
But sometimes you have to do it. - 365 opinions shared on Other topic.
Yeah, you may have freedom of speech but you are still responsible for the repercussions of what you say causes.
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Yep. Especially in professional work place.
You can be yourself at the safety of your home. Your house, your rules, sort of XD -
yes, there are exception, though. This saying is only half the wisdom. the other half is "When something needs to be said, and no one says it, it still needs to be said."
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Yes it's like joking with a close friend out loud, but you're at a funeral
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Yes, I think that's true. It doesn't always need to be said.
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