A closed mouth catches no flies - Group Discussion

A closed mouth catches no flies means that the less you talk about something or people, less the chances of you being judged. We often land up not thinking before we talk. This way we land up hurting people.

For:

- They say that we should have a distance between our mind and tongue. At times we land up talking about something or someone and land into trouble.

- Some people go overboard in their suggestions and talks. That is not warmly welcomed by everybody.

- We know our situation the best. So, we don’t expect people to intrude.

- If you don’t talk unnecessarily, you will have less chances of speaking ill.

- If we talk way too much and for no reason we land up creating awkward situations for people and hurt their sentiments.

- By talking too much, you may unknowingly backstab people and then later may have to confront them.

Against:

- Most of us could be concerned about certain things and people. By closing our mouth, we are only ignoring.

- At times we are not in a condition to think. During this time we expect people to suggest when in dilemma.

- If we always think before we talk or refrain ourselves from talking, it drifts relations.

- When people talk and suggest, it can be taken as criticism that will help us improve.

There is no harm in talking or suggesting as long as we think before we speak. We should learn how to evaluate a situation before talking. Not everybody likes to be advised. We should keep in mind, the sentiments of others before we make a remark.