That's it - I'm now convinced

My question- what is your post about? Sorry, maybe it's stupid or I missed something but I really don't understand anything here. The only thing I suppose "getting into hot water" is not meant literally but what it has to do with poker... you could maybe explain more or just leave me with my lack of knowledge about the topic. 

Is it about something in this forum or in your life?

I hope you are feeling better in case you were stressed.

I think this is what Desmond1979 means. 

He might have said something that got him into trouble and which he now regrets. He believes that if he had been taught to play poker at school, it would have given him the skills to enable him not to say what he had been thinking, i.e. to remain tight lipped.

Sorry Desmond if this is not what you mean.

I think this is what Desmond1979 means. 

He might have said something that got him into trouble and which he now regrets. He believes that if he had been taught to play poker at school, it would have given him the skills to enable him not to say what he had been thinking, i.e. to remain tight lipped.

Sorry Desmond if this is not what you mean.

ArchaeC said:

I know what poker is about. I’m just stating how I

I didn't mean to imply you didn't. I should be quite good at it as I can show nothing on my face.

But it doesn't help with oversharing or trust issues.

I know what poker is about. I’m just stating how I understood Desmond1979 .

In my other post in response to Desmond1979 , I described how poker playing in school class time didn’t help the children remain “tight lipped”. 

Stuart333 said:

I don't know how you avoid that. To shut down and assume the worst, or be closed, is not a good way to live either.

I don’t know either. I have used many techniques and breathing exercises which helped to an extent, but when something really gets to me, it doesn’t stop me saying what I think. 

Poker is more about having flat affect, so showing no emotion in your face, no micro expressions, no changes on posture or agitation. So no one one can tell.

It is basically acting and bluff.

But it is mostly non-verbal. You don't speak much.

In daily life keeping quiet or lying can help. But lying causes problems for many as the truth and accuracy matter.

Keeping quietis just a matter of discretion. But judging people is sometimes a challenge. It is easy to assume everyone has good intentions.

I don't know how you avoid that. To shut down and assume the worst, or be closed, is not a good way to live either.