Do not speak unless spoken to meaning?

Any person, man or woman, who tells their spouse in a manner of which they are serious, “Don’t speak unless spoken to,” is a person who thinks they can control you and keep you like a possession. Sure, you will hear the words, “I love you,” from them, but trust and believe they do NOT love you.

When should you not talk when talking?

When to Stay Silent and When to Speak

• You have nothing to say.
• You need time to solidify your reaction.
• It’s better left unsaid.
• You don’t have a receptive listener.
• You want to let your feelings known.
• You have the power to change something.
• A golden opportunity comes knocking.
• Your opinion is requested.

How do you speak only when needed?

Think about your words carefully. Learning to speak less means learning to think about your words. Before saying something, try to think about the words you’re going to say ahead of time. This may help you learn to keep certain things to yourself, leading you to speak less overall.

Is it spoken to or spoken too?

To is a preposition with several meanings, including “toward” and “until.” Too is an adverb that can mean “excessively” or “also.” Just to be clear: two is pronounced the same as to and too, but it can’t be used instead of either of them because it’s a number.

Do not speak unless what you say is better than silence?

“If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.”

Do not speak unless you can improve the silence ever after?

gentle hum of a whisper in the wind. Baroness Rodmilla De Ghent : Jacqueline, dear, do not speak unless you can improve the silence.

Should have spoken or spoke?

“Spoke” is the simple past tense of speak. Example: When I had spoken to him on the phone yesterday, he had not mentioned the schedule change. Spoke vs. Spoken, Some people confuse the past tense and past participle of the verb “to speak” by using the word “spoke” rather than “spoken” (and vice versa).