9 Situations Where It’s Better to Stay Silent

Always be silent in these situations! The power of silence is something that’s often overlooked, but it can be one of the most important tools in your arsenal.

Life Uplift
6 min readJun 13, 2024
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Do you ever make a statement that makes you wish that is it physically possible to retract the words already uttered from the air? This is a reality that anyone can understand; there are times like that when we cannot hold our tongue.

Yet it is good to know sometimes it can be helpful not to open your mouth: yes, it is good to be able to speak, especially, to be able to speak well, especially, to be able to speak in a way that will be convincing.

It can result in unnecessary conflict, breach of trust, and disrespect thus understanding such cases will prevent you from engaging in them.

Here are nine circumstances when the wise man turns off his mouth:

Number 1 — When Emotions Run High

In moments of anger, frustration, or other intense emotions, it’s often better to remain silent. When overwhelmed by powerful feelings, we become more reactionary and less rational.

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