So is it better to say what you think and damn the consequences or be polite and say nothing?

the former

Speak

Speak your mind and dont hold back.

You should always speak your mind. You can do this in a tactful way without being insulting. But sometimes we must remember not everyone really cares what we have to say.
I say be honest at all times though!

i'm a sagittarius. 'nuff said.

Chico319 said:

well, except for the be honest the whole time crap..

come on people...this world is quickly becoming a wonderful shade of grey...

if President Bush had understood this two years ago we wouldnt be in this nasty mess...but then, thats another forum!!

Always speak your mind, but never assume you're always going to be right.

Depends on the circumstances. Usually it's better to speak up,
but telling little 6yr old jenny that her school play was a vapid
piece of crap is probably not going to help anyone.

there are times when both are appropriate andd times when both are inappropriate. it's all about being able to tell which is the right choice in that situation

BorisFishpaw said:

i always speak my mind...sometimes that ain't a good thing!!!

I am learning to bite my tongue on negative responces.
And to speak my mind in a more positive manner.

CtheUncanny said:

alright for C man..good lookin out

rdhull said:

now that he's "thuuu" he doesn't have much choice, does he?

AaronMaximus said:

Aaron!

you and C are gonna be the death of me

rdhull said:

I am not in that RD. He can play all by himself.
I all about the peace vibe.

In the words of Christopher Wallace a.k.a Notorious B.I.G

"If I said it, I meant it, bit my tongue 4 no one, call me evil... I'm unbelievable."

Biggie Smalls WAS the illest.

'dre

I am in agreement with what it says here...quoting King Solomon...

"For everything there is an appointed time...a time to keep quiet and
a time to speak." Ecc 3:1,7

SensualMelody said:

There are circumstances for both.

Speak. Better to know your enemies true thoughts...

SensualMelody said:

MEL always bringing the wisdom.

If you choose to speak your mind, and care nothing about politeness, then dont switch up when you receive a response that is not polite and start decrying the response you get.

NuPwrSoul said:

In other words, don't dish it unless you can take it

i speak ...

cant seem to do anything but that lately...

DarthBane said:

Depends greatly on the situation. Some topics R very controversial, and some ppl R very sensitive. It helps 2 know who those ppl R. I however, usually say what i think & feel, in a manner in which I'm feeling the topic is being discussed, such as humourously or seriously. I'm an open minded person, and "take" other ppl's opinions/comments as they come, and I usually expect ppl 2 do the same with mine. Some do, some dont. But thats really their choice. If they cant accept the way I conduct a conversation, accepting it as ME, I guess we wont get along. Cant walk on eggs ALL the time!