6 Situations where you should stay silent
So, when should you not speak up? When should you keep your peace?
- When your judgment is clouded
- When your words will be hurtful
- When your opinion doesn’t matter
- When you don’t have enough evidence
- When asked not to speak
- When you don’t have anything to say.
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Principles to Remember
Do:
- Explain that you have a different opinion and ask if you can voice it.
- Restate the original point of view or decision so it’s clear you understand it.
- Speak slowly — talking in an even tone calms you and the other person down.
Don’t:
Thinking before speaking and acting
- Make sure that you speak up when you have something important to say.
- Take advantage of your ability to observe other people, the environment you’re in and the energy flow in the room.
- People will pay more attention to what you say when you do speak up.
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