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5of8 · 12-20-2007, 11:22 PM

I am not a real motor mouth but in certain situation I feel compelled to talk. Sometimes it is just to fill the space. More often I feel awkward in social situations. Of course now and then I feel the need to give the world the benefit of my infinite wisdom (lol). Let's add to this mix the fact that I tend to be plain spoken. Calling them as you see them is not always the most effective way of communicating. (yes dear, your butt does look big in that dress).
Any tips on
1. How to shut up (remember it is often reactive behavior)
2. How to be more diplomatic (advice, books, websites, etc.)

12-20-2007, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
5of8 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	Blabber Mouth I am not a real motor mouth but in certain situation I feel compelled to talk. Sometimes it is just to fill the space. More often I feel awkward in social situations. Of course now and then I feel the need to give the world the benefit of my infinite wisdom (lol). Let's add to this mix the fact that I tend to be plain spoken. Calling them as you see them is not always the most effective way of communicating. (yes dear, your butt does look big in that dress). Any tips on 1. How to shut up (remember it is often reactive behavior) 2. How to be more diplomatic (advice, books, websites, etc.)