"Looks like you're having a nice conversation with yourself. You should try reading other people's responses as I think Bodom had some nice quotes that might shed light on the dilemma." I see, another self proclaimed expert that wants nothing but agreement with his every post....good luck ...

As for "the right time" ...there is no such thing. Ever heard the expression-- "The fool waits for perfect weather"...there is no such thing as perfect weather, and there is also no perfect time to say what needs to be said.

It can very well be skillful to walk away and let them digest it themselves rather than have them further resent your expressions and resist them out of ignorant pride...let them hear your words, see the truth in them for themselves, rather than assaulting them with it.

If the wise never speak in fear that what they say will be disagreeable to the fool who disagrees because he is a fool, then the fools will rule the world.

Truth is not always agreeable to others...I find that dogmatic to say that what ever you say, even if it is absolutely truthful and demostrably so, it must be "agreeable" to the hearer. That is impossible, even if you have a good rapport with the person that they will always be "agree...

Right speech is not always saying what people want to hear. First and foremost, right speech is honest and truthful speech. Often people don't want to hear the truth and it offends and hurts their feelings. That is not the fault of the person telling it...that is just the way it is. This does not me...

Why is emotionality considered a plus? I don't think it is. Rationality is a greater strength. Emotions tend toward extremes, not balance. Rationality must govern ahead of emotional concerns. Emotions are the flavor, too easily indulged in and misleading...while rational persuit of truth brings a ba...