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"I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right." (I used not to k
by Avalaxy 13y ago
"I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right."
(I used not to know when to shut up or stop defying authority, and my career paid for it)
Oh, that is one problem I have... I ALWAYS tell people the truth. If I think what they're saying is bullshit, I tell them that, without sugarcoating it. It has got me into trouble a few times, but it surprises me that people have accepted it for so long :) It's something that I have to work on though... Restraint is very difficult when you're in the right.
- xauronx 13y agoWe have a guy at my work like that and people don't mind it. I actually like going to him for advice since he's going to be blunt. I think it's a matter of being a dick and being right. If you're a dick and you're wrong/opinionated it could quickly turn the tides against you.