I'm not a naturally lousy person, but I am expressive when necessary. I somehow noticed that even the few I say was somewhat too much back in school when I noticed at a point I wasnt getting the respect I should. I would say I was too generous to always give an opinion when required and not necessarily when asked. So one time, an idea to my mind to ''unlearn speech''. From that time I only say when asked, and people become more curious and always wanting an opinion.
I think it is important to be calm in all situation and mostly not give a response in 5 seconds when asked. You get to think about what, why and how to reply.
Thanks for sharing this @frederickbangs
@kryptarion this technique has really saved people from saying things they would regret, it has saved several relationships as well as jobs.