Do You Bite Your Tongue To Spare The Feelings Of Others?

by Top Shelf® (oyo) Posted 2009/06/17 13:29:41

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	Yes,I Do.	139 votes	50%
	No,Who Cares How Others Feel.	32 votes	12%
	I Think...	77 votes	28%
	Batman Isn't Nice.	30 votes	11%

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile."-Mother Teresa
1910-1997, Albanian-born Roman Catholic Missionary

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CeeCee45 2009/06/17 13:47:02

Yes,I Do.

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Goodness all the time, I don't think many conversations I have warrant bad behavior.
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Kat Face 2009/06/18 17:03:30

Yes,I Do.

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I try to, but a lot of the time I speak before i think so. I honestly can say I do try my darn hardest though.

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"L@ H3@rTz" 2009/06/18 17:02:03

Batman Isn't Nice.

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no..........

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Susanne 2009/06/18 16:58:34

I Think...

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I always state my positions, however, I do not get upset if someone disagrees with me. I respect others opinions, and I state mine politely, so I don't feel the need for restraint.

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gww INDY 2009/06/18 16:54:03

I Think...

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Biting my tougue hurts!

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Candice 2009/06/18 16:40:18

Batman Isn't Nice.

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it really depends, I dont think my opionon should hurt some ones feeling.

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Lonerzet 2009/06/18 16:16:33

No,Who Cares How Others Feel.

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I speak my mind alot of the time. If speaking my mind upsets someone/hurts feelings i do feel a little bad but i prefer to say something out loud than either keep it in or say it behind their backs.

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lynbran 2009/06/18 16:04:04

Yes,I Do.

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most of the time,i dont try to hurt peoples feelings

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Ronbo 2009/06/18 15:51:29

Batman Isn't Nice.

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If I am being thoughtful I will hold my tongue.

If I am in blurt mode I will shock most people with what I say.

I guess I have some fun at other people expense but it is not malicious.

I guess I am a well meaning assH***!

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NTT 2009/06/18 15:48:06
Curious 2009/06/18 15:46:36 (edited)

No,Who Cares How Others Feel.

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I don't bite my tongue, but I change the phrasing depending on the situation. It looks like a lot of dishonest people here.

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e.V.(♥Q... to Curious 2009/06/19 04:46:44 (edited)

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How is it dishonest to be compassionate? What's the point of skewering almost everyone just because you can see when hey are BSing over things that make no nevermind? You make more enemies with vinegar, that's for sure. I do think you're right about changing the phrasing. But sometimes saying some things just does not help resolve a damn thing. There's a time and a place to be plain spoken but some of us have very incisive perceptions that it's better not to slice people with just randomly. Words have power and can and do hurt people. As a writer I can cause pain. But why would want to do that?

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Top She... to e.V.(♥Q... 2009/06/20 14:26:40

you are awesome,ev.

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Amy 2009/06/18 15:46:32

Yes,I Do.

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Wayyyyy to often.
It makes you more of a target to be a doormat.

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Curious to Amy 2009/06/18 15:49:33

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It makes you a doormat to tell someone what they want to hear rather than stick up for what you believe? Please explain.

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Amy to Curious 2009/06/18 17:02:18

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What I mean is, when you are always afraid to stand up for yourself, or say what you want, most people find that as a weakness. And they prey upon that. Hence the doormat.

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PickleS on a stickkkkkkk~ 2009/06/18 15:14:52 (edited)

I Think...

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If i bit my tongue Id have no tongue

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graymåtter 2009/06/18 15:06:36

No,Who Cares How Others Feel.

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No, I bite the tongues of others to spare how I feel!!!!

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Inka Dink 2009/06/18 14:32:23
EastIndianFemme 2009/06/18 14:31:58

Yes,I Do.

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and from embarrassing myself too...because you never know if you actually get what you want, if you do or don't try!!

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Turtle Chell 2009/06/18 14:12:04

Yes,I Do.

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except here, i don't usually hold back on sodahead

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☆The Rock☆ * AFCL* The Sher... 2009/06/18 13:55:47

I Think...

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I try to respect others but I do not care to offend them if I feel I am right..I do not mix my words...The truth must come out regardless if people like it or not..

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Top She... to ☆The Ro... 2009/06/18 13:56:29

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sugar coating is useless.

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☆The Ro... to Top She... 2009/06/18 14:18:47

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That is so right...Tell people how it is..

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wgossett99 2009/06/18 13:49:45

Yes,I Do.

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As much as possible but sometimes you have to let a person know something to spare them future embarrassment.

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brittany 2009/06/18 13:38:10

Yes,I Do.

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I do it a lot. I hate being mean and rude- there are too many people like that in the world already.

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:Guilty By Association: 2009/06/18 13:23:02

Yes,I Do.

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Absolutely... I have found it is almost an obligation when you're in a relationship.

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Byzantine_Catholic 2009/06/18 13:12:15

Yes,I Do.

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yes..

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emily 2009/06/18 12:51:54

Yes,I Do.

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I learned, early on. that words can hurt. I bite my tounge often. I don't want to hurt someone by a poor choice of words.

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Dagon 2009/06/18 12:43:51
Top She... to Dagon 2009/06/18 13:16:28

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you gotta be careful with that
sugarcoating.she could ask
you to clarify,then you gotta tap
dance to another tune.
i think tact is great,you would be better
off telling her that he doesn't go
for full figured girls.

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Dagon to Top She... 2009/06/18 13:24:14
Top She... to Dagon 2009/06/18 13:57:51

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i like that!

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trina 2009/06/18 12:39:51

Yes,I Do.

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sometimes you have to hahalol

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Icarus326 2009/06/18 12:20:30

Yes,I Do.

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yes unless it comes up in conversation, why keep up your thoughts its as mean as not telling them because youre probly going to share your thoughts with people

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Hi 2009/06/18 11:48:56

Yes,I Do.

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No, i try and spare peoples feelings

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wanda 2009/06/18 11:29:04

I Think...

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i think since i've gotten older i have become some what of a smartass and i hold nothing back

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Alyssa 2009/06/18 11:05:23

Yes,I Do.

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I try to be good to my friends or other people I see on a regular basis. Even if they annoy me a little bit I usually let it go. But if something really needs to be said I will say it.

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Peggy 2009/06/18 10:42:08

Yes,I Do.

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Manners, feelings, caring, not wanting to hurt others, common sence,

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Nanz 2009/06/18 09:53:08

Yes,I Do.

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Better to be thought of a fool then to release all doubt

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Colors456 2009/06/18 07:57:46

Yes,I Do.

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I hate hurting people feelings. I love them too much for that kind of bull s--t. I try to get along with everyone.

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