I am a thoughtful person. I think before I speak or write anything.
Sometimes, people think I am stupid or dumb because I answer a question slowly. The truth is..I ponder over the question..I want to see the big picture.
Yesterday, my sister asked me, "Did you forget anything in Dan's car?" ...I think about what she said to make sure..if I don't forget anything..It took me a few seconds to answer her...She complained that I think too much, and the question should be answered immediately, no need to think too much.
Do you think being thoughtful..like I did..is stupid? When should I stop being thoughtul?
2007-07-01 01:18:48 · 9 answers · asked by cherryblossom 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
One of the desperate needs of the human species is thoughtfulness. If people would put their brain in motion before moving their mouth, the world would most probably be in a much better state than it is today. Keep thinking, please!
2007-07-01 01:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If more people took the time to think before they speak, this world would be a much better place. Your sister is wrong. very few questions should be answered immediately and without additional thought. In my opinion, it makes you smarter.
2007-07-01 03:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fear of saying or answering wrong is a great obstacle in life. When you accept that you are human and will make mistakes, that differences of opinion do exist and that conflict may emerge, the need to think so much declines.
The issue would be are you as patient with others when they need time before responding to your requests or questions?
2007-07-01 04:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must think before speaking, otherwise you will make wrong answer. But there are some cases that you must answer quickly. It deponds on the question it self.
But to avoid this kind of truble I thing you must always replay as fast as you can, lest make others think that you understand slowly. But if you want to think before you answer, just say to that asker: "Let me think first."
2007-07-01 04:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Zejmi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish more people had this issue!!! But, no, you are quite fine...a bit analytical, perhaps, and that will mature as you do...you will learn to hear & trust that first thought, that gut feeling, what I call Soul Sounds, much quicker...no worries, Love, be patient with Self...and Good Journey!!!
2007-07-01 01:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by MsET 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being thoughtful is a great characteristic. I think you need to learn the difference between questions which require a thoughtful answer and those that don't.
2007-07-01 01:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're not stupid nor thoughtless. You think before you leep. Like myself, you picture project your thoughts. However, there are those who cannot picture their thoughts. they can only think without pictures.
2007-07-01 01:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's bad.
2007-07-01 01:30:16 · answer #8 · answered by Lady G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you got it right!!!
2007-07-01 01:29:33 · answer #9 · answered by marcusm15 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋