No one can tame the tongue

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

 

No one can tame the tongue.

What gets us into more trouble the thought or the words we speak?  Of course it is the words we speak.  I have trouble speaking my mind before I think about what I’m about to say.  I also have an explosive temper and once someone crosses that line I speak my mind before I really think about it. 

When we write or now when we type or text we have time to think about what we text, type but during a conversation or an argument we don’t think about it often before we engage the tongue and start on a downhill spiral.

My tongue is a restless evil as much as I try and control it.  In the end we will all be judged by our actions and words.  Control your actions but especially your words and be looked upon in one way instead of another.  That my friends is my two cents for today. 

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Comments (11)

Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Good morning James, sometimes silence is golden!

Nov 17, 2013 08:24 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Exceptional Agents, Outstanding Results

I was wondering today if anyone was going to make a comment.  I agree but I like many others just can't keep the pie hole shut. 

Nov 17, 2013 08:28 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

My PIE HOLE get's me into trouble from time to time. Especially when the Realtor Asks why did you tell the seller that.

(They were there at the inspection following me around) OY VEY. Have the sellers gone during a home inspection.

Have a good day and a quiet one in Rogers my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Nov 17, 2013 09:01 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Over the years, I've managed to learn to control my tongue.  That doesn't mean I don't speak my mind, but I take the time and choose my words carefully before I blurt them out.  The consequences may be the same, but the delivery makes more of an impact.

Nov 17, 2013 09:09 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, James. You are absolutely right on with this one. Now if I could tame the tongue of the XYL, I would be one happy man...

Nov 17, 2013 09:13 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Ontario, NY
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Greater Rochester

Good morning James,It takes trainig to learn the words you choose in the heat of anger may break or make you.

Make yourself a great day.

Nov 17, 2013 09:28 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning James and thank you for this terrific and accurate reminder. Words do matter and can impact people very deeply. Suggested.

Nov 17, 2013 10:50 PM
Mary M. Kandell
Russell Real Estate Services - Sandusky, OH

I always try to take the high road, but sometimes.....
Several weeks ago, Mr Murphy was having his way with me..... everything that could go wrong was.  I received a phone call from a lender asking me to revise an addendum for the underwriter for the third time and I just let loose......poor thing probably wondered who had hijacked this usually mild mannered Agent.
As soon as I hung up, I had an overwhelming sense of, "Oh my goodness, what did I just do" and called right back to apologize.
I have to try harder...

Nov 17, 2013 11:49 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Realtor Top 1%
RE/MAX Gold - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I bite my tongue so many times that I'm surprised I don't have holes all over it. There are other times, though, when I relish being straightforward . . . also, because people don't expect it. The shock factor. It's fun!

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Nov 18, 2013 12:31 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

Everyone here made a good point, and I also think it is the intent that hurts more than the words in certain situations. You can say something in the nicest way intending to humiliate someone and it does...A

Nov 18, 2013 01:36 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Where have I seen this before?  Oh yeah, Matthew 15: 11.

Notice who He is talking to, about what, and why this comment is made!

Nov 18, 2013 06:50 PM

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