> "Think before you speak" is always good advice. It certainly depends on the age and the personality of the receiver. It's a terrible advice to give to a kid

> "Think before you speak" is always good advice. It certainly depends on the age and the personality of the receiver. It's a terrible advice to give to a kid or a teenager, or to someone who is trying to overcome their lack of confidence. "Think before you give an answer" is a much more sensitive and universal advice.