Comments on: Shut it and listen

By: Jessica @ This is Worthwhile

Jessica @ This is Worthwhile — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:26:49 +0000

I think that Twitter isn’t exactly the time or place to give advice. I know that lots of people do, but I assume they already have a relationship established, and in that instance, it’s cool. If some random follower of mine just jumped in and gave me advice for something I was just putting out there (and not inquiring about), I’d feel the same as you did. It’s an odd bird, that Twitter.
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By: Corina at Down to Earth Mama

Corina at Down to Earth Mama — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:19:12 +0000

I think that you handled it fine. If you needed to vent, then you needed to vent. Some people always need to fix other’s problems. It is a condition or something. Sometimes, you need to be blunt to let them know that really, you just need an ear. Subtleties don’t work.

Of course, I often have taken the direct approach, and it has gotten me in trouble. So, what do I know?
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By: LZ

LZ — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:17:13 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. The only thing worse than having something to vent about in the first place, is venting, only to get bombarded by a know it all! I like the “would you like my input on this, or do you just need to get it off your chest?” Great suggestion…
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By: Marinka

Marinka — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:36:24 +0000

I think you handled it perfectly.
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By: Loukia

Loukia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:40:42 +0000

OH…. I must have missed all this!
I wonder if I offer unsolicited advice too much? Hmmm… makes me think…

On the other hand I love receiving advice. I can hardly get dressed in the morning without asking for an opinion from my mother! LOL! Well, not that bad, but you know…
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