Here are 6 possible reasons why you were sent to this site
…which one do you fall under?
There is also a point system below gauging the offensiveness of your actions. If you score over 5000 points you should really consider making some changes in your life. It will not only affect your relationships in a more positive way, but make you feel better about yourself. Bring awareness to this site and make the world a better place by checking out the Shushirts a page over.
Talked too much
All of that talking is costing us time, productivity and energy. It’s also costing us our credibility and our relationships. People who go on and on (and on) appear to undervalue others’ contributions, lack curiosity and self-awareness, and seem self-absorbed and even nervous. Try listening more than speaking, and speaking concisely when you do, and inviting others to share their perspectives. As Thomas Jefferson once mused, “The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.”
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Out of line
We’ve all been there—those panicky moments when your stomach jumps into your throat because you let a few wrong words fly out of your mouth before you even had a chance to think about exactly what you were saying. Now you’re stuck trying to backpedal and retract that foolish statement without causing even more damage. And, that’s not always easy. So, where’s the line here? So, What can you do to successfully see your way out of a cringe-worthy situation, without proceeding to make things even worse?
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Said something dumb
Realize that the regret and pain you feel as a result of this small mistake reveals what a good-hearted person you are. Remember that you said this now-regretted thing with NO BAD INTENTIONS. You didn’t mean it the way it came out, and you meant absolutely no harm. In fact, maybe you even meant it as praise. Sure, it came out wrong, but at heart you are a good person who generally intends to say good things to others.
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Loud talking
Some people are inherently loud because of their physical build, other loud talkers were raised in environments where commotion was the norm and they had to speak up to be heard. People who are hard of hearing may have trouble modulating their voices. No matter the cause for the volume, loud talkers fall into two camps: those who know they’re loud, and those who are clueless. Either way, communicating your concerns requires some sensitivity and patience on your part, but you may end up making your environment a little calmer and quieter.
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Offensive profanity
In social settings, swearing can serve as a connector. Every generation has its own slang, which includes profanity. When you use that language, it’s almost like a password that gives you access to people hip to it. This can work even if you avoid swearing. Still, there are detractors who argue that profanity is unnecessary and should be censored. They’re right: If the foul-mouthed among us want to preserve the benefits of cursing, we need these detractors to ensure that profanity stays profane.
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Make annoying sound
This is where we can actually tell kids to Shushit. All too many times, especially these days, parents seem to tune out their children leaving us to bear witness to some pretty awful noise. A heightened emotional response in the brain to certain unpleasant sounds may alter people’s perception of them. More often than not, people are not aware of the sounds they are making. If you confront them aggressively, or imply they are to blame for your annoyance, you’ll embarrass them at best, create an enemy at worst. The most important rule is to always keep it light…as much as possible.
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The most important takeaway is awareness and self control
You didn’t mean it the way it came out, and you meant absolutely no harm. You are a good person, a well-meaning kind person who now knows what’s up and can share your knowledge and this site with others.