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July 12, 2011

Bite Your Tongue: 5 Times When Saying Nothing Is the Best Thing You Can Do

Sometimes keeping silent has its advantages. Learn about five situations when this proves true. By Belle Yambao

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If you’re opinionated when it comes to defending yourself or your friends, it’s hard not to speak up when someone else is on the offensive, but believe it or not, certain situations arise where keeping silent is your best option. Sometimes your words can hurt your reputation or, worse, hurt your loved ones' feelings. If you find it hard to hold your tongue, here’s a quick guide from FN to help you out. Scroll through the gallery below for five situations when it’s better to say nothing, and find out how to deal should you find yourself facing prickly scenarios.

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(All photos from Mean Girls courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

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chelly Jul 12 2011 @ 03:14pm Report Abuse

Very helpful tips! I do find myself in such situations from time to time. I love it that you used the Plastics in this article. Mean Girls is one of fave movies :)
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Mr.Janica Dec 12 2011 @ 01:42pm Report Abuse

i guess it is truely right better not to talk when you are furious because you never know what you say..then you realize it was wrong when you're done hurting someone with your words.thanks for the very helpful article.