What's deemed BETTER: a loud mouth or a thoughtful person?

Question

At a party, what is better:

a. A person that talk nonstop about every stupid thing and comments with stupid replies, and everyone laughs or

b. Someone who's quiet and speaks only with thoughtout and clear phrases.

I know ideally somewhere in between is best, but just between these two, what's more pleasant? What's deemed more appropriate.

Answer 1

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath"--James 1:19

The book of James in the Bible has a few other things to say in defense of silence, but this one springs to mind first. Look up Ecclesiastes, too, while you're at it; maybe Proverbs as well.

My answer to the question is "b". Partly because it reflects my own style. Also, I don't trust anyone who is overly talkative.

Answer 2

Well, a person who talks non-stop about a complete pile of rubbish becomes tiresome and intolerable. But none the less they are entertaining and you're night with them will probably pass quicker.

A quiet person can invoke that same intolerance in others because they are hard nuts to crack and a lot of people find silences very uncomfortable. But a person such as them choose thier words wisely so you can be sure when they do speak it will be relevant and interesting than the rambling loud mouth.

Personally, I would go for the thoughtful pondering type as they offer a more genuine conversation where as the other will just talk for the sake of talking.

Answer 3

Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt
Abraham Lincoln

Answer 4

in a party i think (a) is better. because if you go with (b) it would be boring. a loud mouth is not at all good, because that kind of person is embarassing sometimes but they are the life of a party. for a friend i would prefer a thougtful one and for sure i will get along with him/her.

Answer 5

are we drinking hard if so the mouth ,if we are siping the quiet person

Answer 6

a thoughtful person