No Talking! Do You Think You Could Go a Whole Day Without Talking??
By artistry
@artistry (4151)
United States
31 responses
@Ramsesxlll (1431)
• Finland
16 Apr 10
No way. That is just soo hard. I have tried it so many times, but I always forget that I am not allowed to talk 
We have even had competitions with my friends, but I always lose 
I usually talk a lot, and some are actually getting bored of it... 
We have even had competitions with my friends, but I always lose
I usually talk a lot, and some are actually getting bored of it... @artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
...Hi there Ramsesxlll, There you have it. I am one who loves to talk as you do. This is something that as I have said, is a self imposed, self control function.
My sister sometimes has to ask me to be quiet when we have a conversation, because I must get my point across. The two of us, you and I, could benefit from doing this cessation of talking every now and then. Everybody gets tired of listening to a person who talks, talks, talks as we two do. Thanks for your honest response, take good care.
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@Ramsesxlll (1431)
• Finland
16 Apr 10
Yeah, I do do that sometimes (listen to others and let them talk), because I have met people who talk just as much
It's nice to know that even myLotters are active "talkers" 
It's nice to know that even myLotters are active "talkers" 2 people like this
@millertime (1394)
• United States
1 May 10
No problem. I live alone and sometimes on the weekends, I may not go anywhere or talk to anyone all day. For instance, recently we had a weekend day where it rained all day and I didn't go out. I stayed home all day and didn't even talk to anyone on the phone that particular day so I went at least 24 hours without talking. Didn't even think about it.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
1 May 10
...Hi there millertime, I think it is a good thing to give our brains, our vocal chords, our tongues and our throats a respite every now and then. Say nothing, maybe just contemplate. It helps I think to reflect on what is going on around us. We all talk so much that we miss a lot of life's simple things right in front of us. Thanks for your response, take good care.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
21 Apr 10
I don't think I could...I live alone except for my animals and I'm always talking to them...saying hello, telling them how cheeky/beautiful/funny they are, offering them their tucker. And when I'm not talking to them I talk to myself...that's the only way I can have an intelligent conversation.
@artistry (4151)
• United States
22 Apr 10
...Hi MsT, Thanks for my first laugh out loud moment of the day. "o) You are funny, your animals are your company, so one would expect that you would be talking to them. You could probably substitute a lot of extra playing with them for your quietness if you really wanted to try this. A three hour period only, might not make them feel neglected. Talking to yourself, hmmmmm, thinking about what you want to say out loud, instead of vocalizing it would work. But then you are not talking to other humans so you're probably safe anyway for the one day.
Thanks for your humorous response, take good care. Say hi to the emus.
Thanks for your humorous response, take good care. Say hi to the emus.2 people like this
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
14 Apr 10
No way! Because if I have no one to talk to then I sing or talk to myself. I have a mouth and I have to use it. Unless I can type all day then I probably could do it. I probably could spend the day on Mylot typing and could forget about talking. But could I at least hum?
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
....Hi there 1hopefulman, Now you are going to tell me that you have never heard of a fast for words. You just stop talking just for the sake of talking, until there is something meaningful that needs to be said. I think it is a simlified method af meditation. That's why the monks do it among other reasons. You could do it. You are funny, sure you could hum, but if you hum, when you get to a part of the song you like, you would no doubt have to sing the words. ":o) Take good care and thanks for stopping by.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Apr 10
Are you saying that when I speak, what I say, is not meaningful?
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
...Hi, Of course, everything that 1hopefulman says is always meaningful.":o) You of all people could talk all day and not be accused of saying one meaningless thing if you tried. But sometimes valueless conversations go on all the time. A time out would give us all time to reflect, and maybe appreciate our ability to talk. Take care 1hopefulman.
@epicure35 (2814)
• United States
21 Apr 10
Hi, artistry. I'm sure. You take care, too, and thanks for the interesting discussion.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
18 Apr 10
...Hi there epicure, Now forgive me, but I have to go with this. You have been very definitive with your response. But somehow, since you have taken such an effort to be brief and very succinct, I wonder if you are sure you could not go for one day without talking? Most of us who love to talk as you obviously do, based on your answer, would have been more verbose as to why we couldn't. "o) Thank you for stopping by, take care.
@charylady (419)
• Philippines
16 Apr 10
i probably could go without talking for a day. sometimes people talk too much about nothing. :)
@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
..Hi charylady, Welcome to the old ranch, it's a great place to hang out. It would be hard for someone who loves to talk, like I do. But I think on the other hand, it would be great for someone like me, as a form of discipline. To teach me that I could control my impulses. Even doing it for a few hours to get started would be good. If you have children, they would of course have to be considered. Thanks so much for sharing with us. You are correct, we all run our mouths about senseless things sometimes. "o). Take care.
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@rockydam83 (846)
• Italy
16 Apr 10
Its not a big deal for me, coz i am already quite a silent person. I dont speak up until it is so important to talk on. I always try to observe other silently through their talks and speaking ways. This have helped me so much to understand better others.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
...Hi rockydam, Quiet people, I think should have an advantage with this exercise, it's the talkative ones like me, who would have to surpress their urge to talk. "o)
Your method of observing people's behavior, I'm sure as you mentioned, has served
you well. It's not always what people say verbally that is the truth, their body language can reveal so much more in many instances. Thank you for your interesting reponse. Take good care.
@Aphroditei_5279 (2465)
• Philippines
30 Apr 10
Hi Artistry! I could go a whole day without talking, especially in the morning. I love to talk, but sometimes, I just want to be quiet and be left with my thoughts..LOL.. I think there is too much people talking around already. That sometimes, I just want to sit down, or lay down and just listen. I think that's why sometimes people don't understand each other. Because they keep on talking and talking. They don't get to pose for a while and listen. And then also they forget sometimes to think before they talk. (^^,)
I think there is too much people talking around already. That sometimes, I just want to sit down, or lay down and just listen. I think that's why sometimes people don't understand each other. Because they keep on talking and talking. They don't get to pose for a while and listen. And then also they forget sometimes to think before they talk. (^^,)1 person likes this
@Aphroditei_5279 (2465)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Hi Artistry! I am more a listener than a talker. So I understand you when you say it's kinda of unreal when people finishes your sentences. When these kind of situations happen, I simply stay quiet and wait for the person to finish his/her story. Maybe because, I feel like, he/she has something so exciting to tell, and knows that whatever it is I would appreciate his/her story. So I just listen for a while. And then I take my turn in sharing my story too. And I explicitly say, okay, now my turn, and my friend would just giggle and realize that he/she had spoke too much. (^^,)
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
1 May 10
.... Hi Aphroditei, You just hit the nail on the head. Some people think because they have a mouth they must talk and talk incesstantly. Have you ever been talking to someone, and they start talking before you have even finished what you were telling them. That happened to me last week, talking to a girlfriend, I had to stop her and tell her I had not completed my thought. She wasn't listening, she only want to talk more. Unreal. Thanks so much for so many great points. Take good care.
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@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
3 May 10
I could go all day without talking to a person with no trouble, especially if I could do what I really want to do and spend an entire day alone with my phone turned off. However, I talk to my dogs all the time, so if I were to spend this day at home, I would likely be talking to them. LOL So in order to go the entire day without speaking at all, I would probably have to do the other thing that I really want to do, which is to spend an entire day just thinking and reading. Maybe I need to plan to do these things for myself, and see if I can go an entire day without saying a word...at the very least, I would enjoy a couple of days of downtime. Of course, I would have my cell phone turned off during this time as well...
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
3 May 10
...Hi goldeneagle, I think it is a very good idea to experience being silent for a period of time. Sort of a form of meditation. It should be calming to our systems and help to recharge our brains. Most of us are talking most of the time and never take a respite. Give your dogs extra love that day, if you decide to do it, they will forgive you. "o) Thanks for your response, take care.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
15 Apr 10
I know i can go w/out talking to anyone all day & do. Somedays i don't talk to anyone or see anyone al;l day. Some days the only contact i have w/others is on mylot. That's why i enjoy mylot so much, it's alot of company to me.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Apr 10
Silence can be golden as the old saying goes. Life & people can stress u out. have a good one.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
...Hi there ANTIQUELADY, Then you would not have any problem at all doing this. Now since you already do this normally, I want to ask you a question, because you would know this from your own experience. Do you find that this makes your life calmer in essence, in other words, can you deal with the daily stuff that happens better, or not? I just think that not talking for a while would give one a calmer demeanor and the ability to take things in stride much better, than peple who are talking all the time. I appreciate you answering me. Thanks a bunch. Take care.
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@Lena25 (51)
• United States
16 Apr 10
I could go a whole day without talking because sometimes when I am studying something or just want to quietly think of things that needs to be done. It calls for quiet time so you can concentrate and not forget the things that needs to be done on the to-do list. Or sometimes you need to stop talking so that you can collect your thoughts.
@Lena25 (51)
• United States
17 Apr 10
Hi Artistry, Do't let your mind go into overdrive because your brain will go along with it. Learn to keep yourself as calm as possible and you will be just fine. I know a lot of people that are very talkative, but you do need some peace and quiet so you can learn to think better and calm your nervous system. Try it for one day a week and tell me what happens. OK, talk with you soon.
@artistry (4151)
• United States
19 Apr 10
...Hi there Lena, Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it. I am alright, because most of the time I am by myself and quiet or talking to myself "o) Maybe I'm not alright. It's when I have someone's ear that I talk, talk, talk, because I found a willing subject. Then I go back to quiet time. You are correct, the quiet time does calm you. Take good care.
@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
...Hi Lena, A hearty welcome to you, to the old ranch, enjoy. Then it seems that this would be kind of easy for you to accomplish. It's people like me, who love to run their mouths who would have a hard time, but who would benefit from this exercise. A long time ago I remember participating in this, where you could not say anything for an entire day. I cannot remember if I made it through or not. Thanks so much for your response, you are very right about the need to be quiet sometimes. It's good for your brain cells, I think. Take care.
@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
...Hi there alottodo, It could be hard, but very beneficial to a lot of people. It is, as I mentioned before, a self imposed, form of self control. It is also in my opinion, a form of mini meditation, a chance to be in touch with yourself. We are always running here, running there, talking about this, about the other. A time out would give us insight into a lot of things that we had not been paying attention to. About ourselves and things around us. Just a thought. You could do this if you really wanted to, or saw any benefit in doing so. Thanks so much for stopping by, take good care,.
@RobtheRock (2433)
• United States
15 Apr 10
That's what I'm doing right now. If I talked, I'd have to answer since I'm alone with myself. 
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
...Hi there RobtheRock, Sounds like a great Disc Jockey name. Who better than yourself to be alone with? In fact who better to answer any questions that you might have? You could argue with yourself, being Rob #1 and Rob #2 then use some kind of fair or unfair, system to see who won the argument, who would know? You could never lose. Sounds like a winner to me. "o) Keep having fun. Take care. Thanks for stopping by.
@ada8may21 (2405)
• Philippines
14 Apr 10
No way that would be very impossible. Because in my nature of work. I really need to talk or else I wont gain income. If its my off, its also impossible that I would not talk at home, because my son is so stubborn and I need to shout at him or nagged at him.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
...Hi ada8may21, Well it sounds as if you would be blocked at every turn, if you decided to not speak for a day. If you did it on the weekend though, you might be able to tame your son by getting him to do the same thing, as I do believe it is a form of self control and it might modify his behavior. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us, take it easy.
@ada8may21 (2405)
• Philippines
16 Apr 10
Exactly there is no day that I dont need to talk. Yes its also my way of disciplining him.
Thank you much.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 Apr 10
It was part of an assignment for American Sign Language class. Writing is a fine motor skill, our hands became tired quickly. Sign language is gross motor, so your hands don't tire so quickly. By the end of the day, we could see the benefits of both as well as the advantages and disadvantages of writing and signing.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
...Hi writersedge, You should copyright that name, it's a good one."o) That is quite interesting. Thanks for explaining the difference to me. As humans, I think, we would accommodate for what we might lack, and in doing so we would have more acute skills in another area. For instance, unsighted people more than likely have a greater sense of hearing and sound recognition. Thanks very much for sharing your real world experience with us. Take care.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
15 Apr 10
Hey artistry! I'm not sure if I could actually go a whole day
without talking! To be honest, I don't really think that I
would make it! I sometimes talk to myself and definitely always
talk to my cats! So I think I would lose pretty quickly! I
know that my boyfriend would love it if I could be totally quiet
for a whole day, but he would bet against me because he is too
smart to think that I would ever be able to keep my big mouth
shut for a whole day!
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
...Hi Opal, Nice to hear from you, hope you are doing well. You made me chuckle. Thanks. Your boyfriend would probably make jokes to get you to laugh. If you really want to do this, because I consider it a form of self imposed, self control, try doing it piece meal. Try three controlled hours on the weekend or when you are going to be by yourself. Talking to yourself can be handled by thinking and writing instead of speaking. You can rub noses with your cats. "o)
Thanks very much for your response take good care. Have a great weekend.
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
15 Apr 10
dear artistry,
yes i can for a day. i will just stay in my bedroom and read novels. and eat fruits while reading. i specially like those that crunch when i eat.. apples, turnips, guava and uhhhhmmmmm green mangoes with salted shrimp paste 
have a nice day.
ann
have a nice day.
ann1 person likes this
@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
...Hey there tigeraunt, I am sure that I could do it for a day. I would not answer the telephone until the next day. It's usually nonsense or someone looking for a donation for something or other, so that should not be a problem. I think it gives your facial muscles and your vocal chords a rest. "o) Turnips, I love turnips, you are making me hungry, mangoes are delicious as well. Thanks so much for your reply, take good care.
@airakumar (1553)
• India
15 Apr 10
Sometimes I definitely feel like not to talk to anyone and go a whole day without talking and then I do that also. I just don't talk to anyone and ten everyone ask me whats wrong. But I say nothing. When I am fine talking to then I would reply that I didn't want to talk and then people leave me alone for a while. It is not possible for me to o entire day without talking. I have a family and even if I don't want to, I have to talk.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
...Hi airakumar, If we have families, it is not always possible to do this. Perhaps if someone is able to be there for the family, especially children you could do possibly do this. When you are working, this may be impossible, if you have to talk to customers. People do think there is something wrong if you are not talking, it is a natural reaction. Thanks so much for your response, do take care.
@craftyhomebody (443)
• United States
16 Apr 10
no i know that i can not go a day with out talking i
live a lone but i still talk to my dogs there my babies
and they would not understand is i didnt talk to them
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Apr 10
...Hi there craftyhomebody, Animals are like children, they need and want attention. If you are not attentive to them, they will be out of sorts I am sure. But on the other hand, if you take them for a walk in the park or even play with them a lot at home during the time of your silence, if you want to do this, that would possibly make up, for the lack of the sound of your voice for one day. Thank you so much for sharing with us, take good care.
@nangisha (3496)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 10
I ever not talk for one day, I am really in a bad mood and need to be alone. So I close my self in my room and stuck there for a whole day. I think some time we really need to calm down and Pray really help a lot in this kind of situation. My family know this bad habit and they now if I am in a bad mood its better to be left alone until I ready to share my feeling.
@artistry (4151)
• United States
15 Apr 10
...Hi there nangisha, I don't think it is a bad habit, rather I think we all need some time by ourselves, if only to rejuenate. We don't even realize what we put our bodies through, let alone our minds, with the daily grind of everyday things we do. It is better to stop and recharge than to keep going until we break, physically or mentally. Not talking for a day could help us to focus in my opinion. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us, take good care.
