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On our return flight from a wedding in St. Louis, my wife and I were greeted by a crying baby on the airplane. This was not your average crying baby. She cried and cried, and cried some more.
As I sat in my seat, I pondered whether I should speak up, and convey to the parents that it’s okay - no worries. This may have comforted the parents… or could have embarrassed them further. I’m not sure. I often try to anticipate how other people will respond to words I sometimes don’t end up saying. This hasn’t gotten me in trouble, but that isn’t necessarily a good thing. Sometimes you’re better off to speak up, speak out, and of course speak clearly.
Jason Simon
think open, think different
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I speak up and I have been known to speak out. It’s that last part that gets me sometimes. I don’t always speak clearly. I need to be more precise with what I’m trying to get across sometimes.
Thanks for the comment Mark. It is difficult sometimes, especially during a dispute or when emotions are high. But, even if it doesn’t come out right the first time, you can definitely clarify after.