Is it good to be outspoken or not?

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• It is neither all good nor all bad. If you are outspoken, people around you at least know where you stand. The issues with being outspoken are rudeness, narrow mindedness, believing that you are always right, and becoming overly defensive (well I just say things the way I see them.) When tapered with social awareness and good manners, I think it is best to be outspoken; however, being outspoken always lets your opponents know just where you are and it can set you up for failure. (Look at the presidential elections. These guys to all they can to avoid addressing any kind of issue and refuse to speak in specifics opting for generalities and higher abstractions every time. They must be able to deny that they have said anything and that their opponent, when attacking them, has not understood what they mean.) From my point of view it is a crummy way to elect a president.

  On the other hand, if you are not outspoken, you run the risk of being discounted, having an opinion that is never expressed. You are easy to ignore.

• I agree with you. I struggled with this at work a lot. I am a christian and outspoken, not in a rude way but if I feel someone is not being treated right or I am being taken advantage of i always said something. I had this incident where i had to jump in and defend a lady who didnt have good command over the english language and everybody seemed to be making her do their job. Not only did i speak to one staff member sternly about it but I also walked up to the human resource office and told them they needed to put a cap on the situation because they knew about it and had turned a blind eye. The situation was resolved but a few people started to dislike me and others really liked me and even asked me to be an advocate for them when they needed it. Frankly, I typically dont care what people think about me. The truth is I am never rude and never get into conversations or speak about an issue unless I am called to but if it’s wrong, it’s wrong. I did the right thing and thats all that mattered. Jesus was outspoken but he spoke for the poor and the needy, obviously this didnt sit down well with the proud and pompous but the poor loved him. You can be outspoken (i believe it’s a gift) but channel it into being an advocate. You will make some enemies, most definetly because people dont like being stood up to but ultimately see it a calling. A calling not to fight for no reason but to be a voice for those who so desperately need it.

• I think it’s a good thing to be outspoken. I am but some times my husband says I am a bit too much. I think as long as you don’t intentionally offend then it’s OK. But some times if people get angry when you speak your mind, it could be because they don’t like hearing the truth. One things for sure, people do know where they are with you if you are outspoken.

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• By outspoken, they probably mean how well you communicate your opinions and other contributing thoughts.

  I think it’s very important to be outspoken because it shows people how assured you are of yourself and helps you to open up alot more about a variety of subjects and philosophies. In my opinion, being outspoken is just as important as being a good listener.

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  Not unless you’re obnoxious, outspoken can be a good thing.

• Well it depends on the situation. Sometimes it is good to be outspoken and stand up for yourself, but sometimes it is better to stay quiet and stay out of trouble.

  But let it be the hidden man of heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is a great price. 1 Peter chapter 3 verse 4.

  It is good sometimes to stand up for yourself, don’t do something illegal to keep a job, don’t change yourself to make others happy. I guess you have to just be true to yourself and make yourself happy and don’t change to make others happy. Be yourself, chase your own dreams.

• It sometimes is bad because of trying to prove you are always right which is wrong. Sometimes letting the person have the last word is smart. This way you are a well rounded person who is keeping up an honest view. It won’t hurt to say “You maybe right”, This gives way to a flow with letting the person realize you are smart and doing away with negative feed back. Hope this helps you, Mary

• LOL I THINK ITS A WONDERFUL THING IM VERY OUTSPOKEN WATEVA COMES TO MY MIND I JUST SAY IT I FEEL AS THOUGH IF U LEAVE EVERYTHING BOTTLED UP IN THE MEANWHILE ITS GOING TO BOTHER U BUT I KNOW WHEN TO SHUT MY MOUTH CAUSE I DONT WANT TO HURT ANYONES FEELINGS

• One should be open to oneself and others.So that things will be translucent