When do you not speak your mind?

[Deja Q]

Just asking. When do you feel that being silent is the better course of action?

[Langis]

1. Many times at my work

It's why I still have a job =).

[NJCher]

2. when I don't know the people involved

Always know the lay of the land before speaking up.


Cher

[bigwillq]

3. I agree with some times at work

Also when my parents or other family members are discussing something that is not really my business.

[Misunderestimator]

4. Never actually if it's about current politics

There are other things I would pick my battle with though.

[Fenris]

5. Around those I do not know or who do not agree with me.

Arguing over religion and politics in the company of others in a social situation is a fruitless enterprise.

[SarahB]

6. When you've said all there is to be said....

and it just doesn't make a difference anymore and it's obvious your words are just meaningless to the other person. :(

[CharlesGroce]

7. when someone else is

talking.

[SOteric]

8. A major component of wisdom is knowing how and when to chose a battle.

When a battle will ensue that is not worth my time or attention, I hold my tongue.

When my words would serve no other purpose than to hurt, I keep my silence.

When speaking out is not in my best interest and little to nothing could be gained from it, I say nothing.

When the subject matter would expose my vulnerabilities to people I don't know, or have not yet come to trust sufficiently, I edit.

[DS1]

16. These are indeed words full of wisdom.

:hug:

I can't think of an example of when they would not apply.

[Angelus]

9. I always speak my mind.

Even if it's at the wrong time. That's just the way I am. :)

[Upfront]

14. Don't Know You

but I like you.

[vetwife]

20. I can't think of a time..I do it more tactifully at times but

As long as I got a brain, a thought, and a mouth, and ability to speak up and speak out..I do !

[SW FL Dem]

10. Unfortunately for the past 5 years I feel I have to be quiet

I live in an area that is pug dominated and most of my family's income depends on pug clients. Luckily things seem to be changing, I found out there are 13 registered Dems on my street. I see more Kerry bumper stickers that * stickers. Luckily, I have DU and other online forums to get info and vent.

[bearfan454]

11. When it could cause me to get fired.

Or sometimes when you are married it is better to shut up even if you know you are right. You know ?

[stavka]

12. any time I am not at home, and not paying to be where I may be.

[realisticphish]

13. depends on location

if I'm at a church function, I'm not gonna start on gay marriage, because they are NOT going to agree with me. Other than that, I'll argue with anyone who has a reasoned opinion. I usually ignore loud-mouth idiots; i just laugh and shake my head condescendingly

[MsUnderstood]

15. Around my family

They are all blinded by Bush--from my 85 year old Grandmother down to my 35 year old sister.

Usually the kids are around and it is difficult to step into a political disucssion when the nieces pulling on you asking for another piece of chicken.

[Ivan Sputnik]

17. When I'm visiting my Republican parents

and they want to talk about "current events." I pretend that I'm very apolitical. I only see them a few times a year, and I just don't feel like arguing with them.

[alpaca]

19. When the boss man is there

other than that I let it flow. If people want to associate with me professionally or privately they have a right to know where I stand.

[slackdude]

18. Around my inlaws

They're actually quite liberal, but I get so angry about politics that my wife asks me not to bring it up with her family.

[Solly Mack]

21. When it's counter-productive to my goals to let it rip, I'll choose

silence and then step back to take another tact.

I never just drop anything I feel passionate about...I just bide my time for a more opportune moment. Sometimes, you have to give time and the situation the chance to make your point for you....and it usually will.

If something is wrong, it's wrong and I'll say so.

I've never kept my mouth shut for the sake of a job. Yes, I'm a "bad" employee in that respect. I freely admit this.

I have no problem telling my in-laws they are FOS when they are FOS.

and then there are the people I think it would be a waste of my energy to respond to...so I don't.