Comments on: Talking to People, It’s Not My Gift

By: Hopes@Staying Afloat!

Hopes@Staying Afloat! — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:03:13 +0000

I love talking to people in person, but it seems as I age, I don’t do it as well as I used to. I don’t know if I’m so used to being interrupted by little ones that I have a hard time finishing my thoughts, but I truly feel I sound like an idiot these days.

I love writing because I feel like I’m able to finish a complete thought because I’m never interrupted by little voices asking for something. My mind can stay on track.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:28:47 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with your pin! Writing is so much easier because you can write it, read it, fix it and repeat until it’s just right. With speaking… once it falls out of your mouth that’s it. Game over.

By: I Have Questions, And I Bet You Have Answers | Wonder, Friend

I Have Questions, And I Bet You Have Answers | Wonder, Friend — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:10:19 +0000

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By: Jessica@Team Rasler

Jessica@Team Rasler — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:45:52 +0000

My mom has an art for conversation and getting strangers (and everyone else) to share stories with her. I used to think I had it, too, but lately my brain-mouth filter (what I call it) is on strike, so I avoid conversations for fear that I will be constantly trying to remove my foot from my mouth. Maybe once I start sleeping again, it’ll come back. Meanwhile, I think it’s great that we all have so many options for bonding now: in person, virtual, taking a long time to think, or instantly. Visiting from SITS and enjoying your blog!

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:36:40 +0000

This is what the world does to us:

I used to just say whatever, but then I got so much heat from ppl on “what in the world did you just say?”

That I taught myself to shut up.

After years of this, I’ve become quiet.

And now look who the internet star is..saying whatever comes to mind.

Jenny Lawson.

I love her b/c she never let anybody shut her up.

THAT is why I love her.

By: gigi

gigi — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:29:43 +0000

My husband gets really annoyed with me because I’d much rather email him, and have a chance to think through my words, than speak live – especially if we’re discussing a heated topic.

I also hate the telephone for this reason. I’d much rather write. Always have, always will. I get this. 🙂

By: jackie

jackie — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:46:54 +0000

I seriously love this because I am the exact same way! I can blog, chat, FB, tweet, and email all day, but start a conversation with me, and it is so one sided. I’m a very shy person so for me to open up takes some time.

By: Amy ~ Eat. Live. Laugh. Shop.

Amy ~ Eat. Live. Laugh. Shop. — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:30:55 +0000

I’m so glad you can write so well then. No need for us to chat on the phone and for you to be all awkward. This relationship works just fine! ; )

By: Aleta

Aleta — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:35:57 +0000

I’m definitely better in word that I am with my words out loud. I’m the quiet type by nature, very shy.

Strange folks tend to talk to me as well. I think those types of people need an outlet and they see the “quiet” ones as the sounding boards or sponge.

By: My Inner Chick

My Inner Chick — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:36:14 +0000

—Oh, I am most definitely better on the page! I feel free, liberated, uninhibited. I can be a Bitch if I so desire. Yeah, Baby.
It’s my world. My space.
Loved the blog 🙂 xx