Words

Words. They sometimes, nope all the time, leave lasting impressions on other people. Some people might not be taken seriously, but the words they speak will always be remembered, and sometimes even quoted by other people. That's one of the reasons why we should think before we open our mouth.

Lets say we are frustrated with someone. We can always just open our mouth and drop the F*** bomb, and then shout out our frustration. But we also have to consider our impression towards other people. Of course not towards the one you're frustrated at, but other people in public. I admit, once you get really frustrated with someone, you don't care about them anymore and just want to express your frustration. But sometimes it works to just take a deep breath and then think about the consequences. Sometimes it's mentally excruciating to the other person if you just walk away, even if you're super frustrated with him. He expected you to blow your top and shout your lungs out, but if you decide to walk away from the situation, he'll be mentally tortured and then left clueless as to what you're actually thinking. Actually it's pointless talking to this type of people. It's just not worth your time.

Another one that one should really think first before opening their mouth is when they are gossiping about other people. When gossiping, one tend to go over the top and spout things that don't really have any basis. And not just ladies, guys do that too. And then they tend to add their own opinion into it. You know what's the worst part? When you thought that the person you're badmouthing about isn't there, suddenly they appear from the shadows. And everybody gives you the "Oh, Shit!" sign. What are you supposed to do?! You badmouthed him so loudly and then expect him to not hear you? Probably that's one of the reasons why people badmouth in secret, checking and see whether he/she is around the area before starting to badmouth. This trick works...50% of the time. The other 50% depends on luck.

Actions speak louder than words. But words can leave impressions on people who you don't even know, and different people can have different impressions about the same words you speak. Some people might even misunderstand the true meaning behind what you said, but never bother to come and tell you that 'cause they don't freaking even know you! You are then forced to carry the burden for the rest of your life.

That's why it's very important to think before you open your mouth to speak.

XOXO,
Audrey Leow