LPT: Take a moment to think before answering a question

Submitted by Reece-obryan t3_10o9qll in LifeProTips

Take a slow, deep breathe and count to 3 in your head before answering a question. Take a moment to think and don’t just rush to give a reply. A well-thought, considerate response can go a long way. A poorly worded, half-thought out response can also make an impression, but probably not the one you want.

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Comprehensive-Tea-69 t1_j6dpqft wrote

Problem- in most meetings if you don’t speak up right away the meeting moves on and you’ve lost the opportunity.

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OldManChino t1_j6ehegh wrote

Counter LPT: Answer all questions immediately, it will tell you what you really think

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_j6de5l0 wrote

That will be a very slow count to three if it's going to take a moment.

Someone doesn't know how long a moment is.

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Babybear5689 t1_j6djftj wrote

That may be true, but I do know it only takes 4 or 5 of them to become a hero.

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Facelesss1799 t1_j6dhxes wrote

Might also make you appear a bit slow in the head

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