Being honest

In theory, being honest is something that everyone should be doing and have no problem doing it. In reality it is much more difficult as I have found out. I am one that usually spends a lot of time thinking of the right words to say in a certain situation. Many times, people think of me as slow or slightly dim witted because of it. I have been trying to make an effort to speed up my reaction time to things, for example come-backs to jokes and/or digs at me. I realized tonight that I totally suck at it. I don’t know why, but I am not as witty as the next guy. I don’t enjoy harsh joking at a friends expense. If I am pressured to say something in a moment, I am bound to say the wrong thing and further offend someone. It is never meant, but the offense is still there. How do I not do that? Do I just stop interacting all together? Can I trust the friends that I have to still be there if I say something un-intentially offensive?