I know, I know: I’m remarkably gifted. I have a peculiar talent for saying just the wrong thing at any given opportunity, to the degree that some might think I’d developed a fondness for the flavor of my own toes. I just say what I think, and it’s often not the most politic or informed approach to do so.
The upside of the equation is that I have no power or influence, so most of the time there is little danger or harm in my being quite so thoughtless and flippant. Most of the time there isn’t anyone who will take offense or any business that will be tanked by my foolish unedited blundering. Much of the time, it’s as obvious as the dumb things I say that no damage will come of it.
Still, I know how much power one tiny little word or deed gone astray can have. So I keep trying, knowing that there may be those who think themselves even smaller, weaker and less significant than me and who can be vulnerable to the slightest scratch from an unvarnished remark. If I get lucky, being slow to reveal my dull wits and blunt feelings will become my real trademark and even if no one knows it to thank me I will be able to feel grateful myself for having sidestepped a pointless unkindness. It’s worth a try.
Good thing everyone’s so generally forgiving, in the meantime.
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I’m always saying the wrong thing, precisely because the entire time I’m thinking “don’t say ____” and then out it comes, lol!
But I’ll bet that a whole lot of the time it’s something that kind of needed to be said anyway–you were just the agent of change called upon in the moment! 😀
I have a wonderful knack of putting my foot in by saying what is right but nobody really wants to hear it.
🙂 Mandy xo
Honestly, I’m glad there are people who dare to tell the truth. It’s scary for both parties sometimes 😉 but oh so necessary.
xoxo
And that is why I always say dip your toes in apple pie before heading out into the fray. Never know when one might have to chew on them. Lol.
What a perfect suggestion! Except, perhaps that I will grow fat on my own foolishness!! (Ooh, apple pie! YUM!)
He he he…yes, I suppose there is a downside to that particular solution. Darn! And here I thought I had the whole thing figured out. *giggle* 😉
Open mouth insert foot but be sure to add whipped cream or peanut butter to those toes first. Tee! Hee!…
As long as I don’t start confusing the great taste of whipped cream and peanut butter with a good reason to stick my foot in my mouth further! 😉