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KEEP IT SHUT- Blog Readers Survey
1.
Which of the following would you say most applies to you?
I rarely regret what I say
I sometimes regret what I say
I often regret what I say
I regret things I say almost every week!
2.
I would say that over the course of my life my words have gotten me into trouble:
Less than 5 times
5-10 times
10-25 times
More times than I can count
3.
I would say that when someone else is gossiping about a person I:
Say nothing, so as not to participate
Say nothing but confront the person who is gossiping
Nod and agree but not really add anything to the conversation
Say something too about the person being talked about
4.
I often see people online (on Facebook, a comment on a blog, etc) say things there that I don't think they would say in person:
Often
Once in a while
Never
5.
I have said something online that I would not normally say in person:
Never
Only once that I remember
2-5 times
5-10 times
More than 10 times
6.
I have said something in person to someone that later I regretted:
Never
Only once that I remember
2-5 times
5-10 times
More than 10 times
7.
When I do regret my words, I go back and apologize to those who heard me:
Never
Usually
Occasionally
Almost always
Always
8.
I want to share what happened once when I apologized for my words: {please give first and last name and email before you share the story or it cannot be used}
9.
I find that I have the most trouble controlling my tongue with: {check all that apply}
My husband
My kids
A parent or sibling
An in-law
A co-worker
A friend
Other (please specify)
10.
I would like to share a time when my mouth got me in trouble. {Please also share your first and last name and email address BEFORE you share the story otherwise it will not be able to be used in the book if chosen}
11.
I'd like to share a time when someone else's words about me {or my child or husband} caused trouble and/or hurt: {List first and last name and email BEFORE you tell the story or it won't be able to be used if chosen}
12.
When I think of someone in the Bible who either used their words for good or evil, I think of: {Also tell why}
13.
I would say that talking to God:
Comes very naturally to me. I don't have trouble with what to say.
Comes somewhat natural but there are times I don't know what to say or how to say it.
Is relatively hard for me. I know I should pray but I often don't or can't find the words.
Is extremely hard for me. I have no clue where to start.
14.
These are the questions, concerns, or reservations I have about talking to God in prayer:
15.
What helps me when I talk to God is:
16.
When it comes to talking to myself:
I often talk negatively and or discouragingly in my mind
I sometimes have negative self talk
I rarely struggle with what I think about/say to myself
I never have trouble with negative or discouraging thoughts toward myself
17.
What I wish I could change or what I wish I knew about talking to myself is:
18.
A Bible verse or passage of scripture that helps me use my words properly is:
19.
Of these areas, the one {or ones} I have the trouble with is: {you may explain in the comment box}
Angry words
Gossip
Lying/stretching the truth to make me look better
Lying/stretching the truth so as not to hurt someone else
Giving my honest opinion because I fear what others will think
Speaking the truth in public about political or controversial issues
Speaking up about my faith
My explanation
20.
I am:
18-25 years old
26-35 years old
36-45 years old
46-55 years old
56-65 years old
66+ years old
21.
I am:
Employed outside the home full time
Employed outside the home part time
Work at home full time
Work at home part time
Am at home full time with kids in the house
Am at home full time with no kids at home
Am retired
Other (please specify)
22.
I am:
Single with no kids
Married with no kids
Married with kids at home
Married with grown kids
Single with kids at home
Single with grown children
Other (please specify)
23.
One last thing I would like to say about using our words is: