think before speaking
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- filterPorous separation device
- tactSensitivity in speech
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- restraintControl over impulses
bite tongue · careful · consider · mindful · measure · reflect · hesitate · breath · composure · silence · wisdom · discretion · patience · deliberate · tactful · thoughtful · cautious · ponder
- Tactful Speechtact, discretion, diplomacy, measured speech, word choice
deliberation vs. impulsivity
think before speakingblurt out
Utter suddenly, impulsively
shoot from the hip · foot-in-mouth · verbal diarrhea · run one's mouth · loose lips
restraint vs. spontaneity
think before speakingspeak freely
Express opinions openly
candor · let it all out · brutal honesty · stream of consciousness · speak one's mind