Is it best to think before you speak?

[Anonymous]

I used to just rush in and explode with anger in my youth. Now, instead, if someone makes me feel annoyed or hurt, I go away and take some time to process my thoughts and feelings and plan my response, which is generally assertive and never cruel. Is this the right way to handle negative emotions? I’ve found I’m getting on better with people now that I’ve changed my behaviour towards people, in terms of my response to others’ disrespect.

[JoePro_]

Always, at least from my perspective. There has never been a single time in my life where I was like "Wow, I spoke so quickly and fluidly, and everything that came out without a thought was exactly what I wanted to say." But there have been lots of times where I spoke before thinking, I was like, "Wow, not only did I sound like an ass, I feel like I really am an ass. That was horrible. I could have rephrased that WAY better, or been WAY more tactful."

[DJB72]

Think first but don't forget your first instinct might be the right reaction...

[FreyaRed]

Generally it's best option just to talk if you're asked among people you don't consider as friendly ones. "Talking is silver, being silent is gold"
Thinking before talking is always valid even among friends if you want they should remain your friends.

[purplepoppy]

Speaking without a filter doesn't make you clever as many think, it just shows a lack of forethought

[NathanDavis]

well... exploding in anger is not good at all

it's primitive

[Sameone]

I never think i just talk or speak. And i say true

If you lik it welcome
If you don't fuck off out of my life

This is me accept me or leave me

[exitseven]

Yes, but sometimes you just have to speak your mind.

[Jennz6]

I heard once “Put your mind in gear before your mouth in motion”

[KrakenAttackin]

Yes. It is better the remain silent and appear to be a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.

[Anonymous]

Hey happy woman. Stop making duplicate accounts

[lucas262]

Iv never once regretted not talking. Iv always regretted talking. Especially in anger

[jmsinaz]

Who asks these stupid questions?

[Asker]

I thought you’d never ask! I do 😊

[Asker]

Kat, nice to meet you

[laly520]

yes one gotta think before speaking

[noohair]

I find measured responses to be the best.

[LunarEclipse433]

Normally I would say yes

[eagle1951]

it is, but i never do it

[Anonymous]

Absolutely!

[jimmy2]

That best yes