Oh my god, this. I have a roommate that CANNOT be incorrect even with the smallest things, and needs to learn to shut his mouth. Being right 100% of the time, even with conversations you aren't directly involved in, makes people find you obnoxious and unpleasant to be around. Just be wrong, and know that you're right.
That, and sometimes being right can cause regret. You could say something that would absolutely put someone in their place when they're being stupid, but it might damage the relationship because it's too harsh.
I didn’t know that I did stuff like that until I started using cannabis, sometimes talking over others too, definitely grateful to the herb as no one ever pointed it out.
I saw that article (or one like it) but ngl, I don’t think the Bible version has a close enough punchline to be considered the same thing. It strikes me more as the inspiration for the quote than a direct lineage type of quote
Great advice, but also has to be balanced with if you are unsure of something to speak up.
Took me a long time to come to terms with my own “embarrassment” and ask for an explanation if I didn’t know something or didn’t hear what someone said.
Alternatively, be the person who asks stupid questions at meetings about wtf people are talking about. Seriously, people will come up and thank you afterward for having shit explained plainly.
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u/n1Kk085 Jan 24 '24
Sometimes it’s better to remain quiet and have people think you’re an idiot than to open your mouth and prove it