Nothing is harder to watch that someone who thinks they know it all. They are hard to watch because sometimes they ramble on with their cause and the more you let them talk the more nonsense they speak. Wisdom is seen in those that listen, not so much in some who talk talk talk.
It has been said for years that the good Lord gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. We can learn by listening. We learn nothing by talking. But the good thing about talking is that others learn, of course, because they are listening...well maybe. Sometimes they just glass over. Talk away, share your ignorance on the subject, it is very revealing. Zeal and enthusiasm are good but not if there is no knowledge or wisdom coming out of the mouth.
It also seems that people talk more when they are being defensive. I think the plan is to talk until you feel you have defended yourself. But talking doesn't necessarily do that. What it does do, and this is a good thing, is it reveals who you are and what you are thinking and basically how you think or even if you think at all. This is good for the listener because they can see really who you are and what you are about. The facade is gone because now you are talking and removing all doubt of whether or not you are a fool. Jury is in.
Another saying is "keep your words short and sweet, you may have to eat them." Then there is the one "I know they are lying because their lips are moving."
One of the interesting things to do when you interview a person for a job, if you get to do this, is to let them talk. Ask questions and let them talk. It is a great way to learn about someone real quick. Their character, or lack of, shows quickly.
Life experiences, I could blog about them...and I do.
Mary Welch-Broker/Owner Preferred Choice Realty Harper, Ks.