Lie low - Part 2

It also depends on the situation or the person. Some may prefer to keep quiet when in a bad mood while others may like to talk to feel better. So, before you proceed, it is advisable to understand the person. Make an effort to get to know your partner; friends or family better. It is a general notion that we need to talk to appear intelligent. That’s quite a myth. People who keep quite tend to look very serious and thus more intelligent. Moreover a person, who is really clever, will not talk unnecessarily. But keeping quite will not help always. If you have been really tolerant to some situation or a person and if you feel that you have to keep quiet for long and there is not point in remaining silent anymore then speak up. There is nothing wrong in raising your voice when needed. But back off when it comes to gossiping about your friends, colleagues or boss.