Do you filter your thoughts and words for the convenience of others?

More for my own. I seldom wish to deal with the drama.

I filter the words, not so much the thoughts. 😏
I call it manners.

The thoughts will forever be free flowing. It’s why I’ll start snickering while nothing is being said and depending on the audience before me will either share it or just wave it off with a “eh, you had to be there.” My words are kind of right there with them. But I discovered my having zero filters can make for some awkward and downright hurtful moments if I’m in too much of a not caring mood. The awkward I don’t mind so much, but my hurtful can leave too much of a sting so I’ll draw back and do some rewording so the delivery is lighter and more courteous…even if I’m at a screw it level with them. Just don’t like feeling the ricochet from letting my wonky emotions being projected when there’s really no need for it. Can stick with me and others too much.

Is what I’m about to say true? Is it kind? or even necessary? Depends.
Some family more so, close friends not as much. Older I get don't have patience for arguing or drama. I find you only know the truth being in the presence of all involved, to know the truth. If you say something the story changes, and I end up saying what? really who said that? not true, defend myself. Like clarity gets to closure. Words can cut like a knife never forgotten.

I usually say things then think about it with full anxiety for a few days/weeks

I generally have no interest in intentionally stoking the flames.

I absolutely filter my words with people.
Words can be hurtful.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2022/06/sticks-and-stones-may-break-your-bones-but-words-will-never-hurt-you-one-of-the-biggest-lies-weve-been-told/

It depends. There is still something called “tact.” However, in today’s culture of wokery I can go either way. I weigh up if this person is insane enough to cause me harm, or just insane but innocuous. The former has me remaining silent, or I’ll choose my words carefully. The latter will depend on other factors.

I don't see a point in being a c**t just because I can. If I come across as one it's usually because I didn't realize that what I said might have been too blunt, offensive or touchy to some people. If I'm aware, then I rather won't say anything.

I think I've always been at the age of............"F*** It, I'm going to say it anyway!"

Filter it all unless you're a close friend...so far everyone I have confined in has shown me to keep the filter on though.

I'm a lot more open than I used to be but there are times I have to filter. Sometimes I can invent a background for what I was wanting to say so if they ask questions I can dodge them. Sometimes there are whole stories that I won't tell because if I say what I'm thinking someone's gonna ask me to explain some little detail that I tried to gloss over and I realize that's gonna open up a can of worms I don't want opened.

Of course! Don’t want to get punched in the mouth . Save my trash talk for here lol

I definitely have a “how do I put this in the nicest possible way” filter.

I never have a filter 😂 it’s got me into trouble so many times

I do. I filter everything. It what makes people so exhausting for me.

Only when there’s wine 🍷 involved 😀

I normally do Not express. But whenever I do, it is more in my head than out of my mouth. Afterall, it is me who need to know more than the society around about what I feel.

I can be real blunt when needed, so I try and keep my mouth shut.

I wouldn’t describe it as ‘for others’ convenience’, but I think with age I’ve worked on putting more empathy and consideration into how I speak, not less.

If anything, I seem to have gone the opposite direction.

"I'll just say it and see what happens" hasn't really worked out all that wonderfully.

When I feel the need to filter, I prefer to maintain silence.
I maintain silence a lot. 😂

It's necessary for society to function

I am heavily filtered in certain company.

All the time, anything for a quiet life.

Isn't it suppose to go the other way?

Depends on who I’m talking to.

You will say it alright 🙄

Say it and not care at all

Sometimes

No

No, the age where I just blurted things out was when I was a child and went through life with an adult’s hand clapped over my mouth. Now I can decide whether or not I’m willing to accept possible consequences for saying certain things. Sometimes, admittedly, I still am. 🤔

was I supposed to?

Mostly the latter now, but it depends on the situation

No.

Silence is usually better.

Having some filter is necessary I think

No. I'm me. What you see is what I am. I'm not here for you to like me. 🙂

I filter what I say all the time