Bill CosbyIf you want to be seen, stand up. If you want to be heard, speak up. If you want to be appreciated, shut up.
About This Quote
This quote is a very strong one. When you are speaking to anyone, be it your girlfriend, your boss, even your children, it is important to speak up. Not only because you are being polite, but because it is the only way you will get heard. As for being seen, that can be achieved by standing up or by closing the blinds.
When it comes to being wanted, no one wants to hear what you have to say. They want what they need and if you have something different to say they will ignore you until they need something from you. It is easy for people to judge those who do not say what they think.
It makes them feel superior.
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