Speaking my mind

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1. Sometimes many people do not like to say what we think.

2. Speaking your mind can cause trouble, but probably less than “writing your mind”. If you say something, you can always deny it later – unless there was a microphone in the vicinity! – but the written word (in whatever medium) is there literally in black and white.

   I have often written angry words then thought long and hard about whether to send them off and decided not to do so – usually a wise move!

3. Yes I have edited it now. I’m still getting used to things.

4. Oh yes I’ve been in that position before!

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5. It happens to me all the time as I stay outspoken even when others remain non-committal. I am happier this way as I prefer expressing myself than holding back.

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   • Yes you’re just like me.

6. Sometimes yes, sometimes not, but I am more straight word person.

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   • The trouble is sometimes we risk offending people

7. Depends on the situation. It can get you in hot water as you can cause hurt feelings.

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   • Yes I’ve done that and regretted it.

8. I mostly say what I mean … but if I see that this would be a tie, I’d rather bite into the tongue and withdraw … I’m not a conflicted person

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   • Yes sometimes it is best to do that,

9. Be honest.
   Be fair

   the most important thing – always stick up for your friends!

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   • Even if they are wrong?

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     • now that depends. If they (your friend) are wrong you have to take stock at that point.

10. Sometimes they say it is not good to be unnecessarily frank

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    • Yes I have upset people in the past and regretted it.

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      • Every one does it but regretting later is a healthy sign.

11. Human nature is not of itself vicious.

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    • I don’t know, some people can be extremely unpleasant

12. It looks like maybe this was suppose to be a poll and somehow it doesn’t look that way. You may want to edit it.