How can a person learn to be outspoken??

Many have told me recently that I'm an outspoken person. This is especially true in my new work environment. I used to be, however, a very reserved man. Now, it seems that I've been speaking my mind in every situation. Can "being outspoken" be learned? If so, how can it? Thanks for your replies!

Answer:
yea totally, i used to be kind of shy in like high school and stuff, but in college I'm much more open and outgoing, I think it has to do with how safe one feels in their enviroment, if they feel safe to be themselves then they will feel more comfortable just being them and not being so reserved.
I had the same thing happen to me...I think as you get older that you put up with less rubbish and you learn to speak up or regret it. My partner laughed out loud when I referred to myself as shy and quiet...he pointed out that I may have been once but not anymore!
i think one can learn to be less reserved, more likely to speak his/her opinions, if you find yourself in an accepting environment where they want to hear what you think.
I think that "being outspoken" can be learned, by practicing in always saying your thoughts, whatever is on your mind.. When your at home, instead of only thinking about what you do, Say it. Even if you just whisper it to yourself, i believe that you could learn to become outspoken by speaking what is on your mind in everything you do.. If you read a book, mouth the words.. get yourself in the habit of always saying what's on your mind, Good or Bad. Compliment people on what they are wearing, If you can correlate your thoughts, and visions to words, i believe that you will be able to become an outspoken person. Try practicing speaking your thoughts, and soon, it will become a natural reaction to be outspoken.
Pure practice !!!
I think so. I used to be a lot more quiet than I am now. I actually wasn't a pushover or quiet as in "meek," but I didn't stir things up too much in a bold, vocal way. Now, I am being true to my Aries nature : )

I think experiences teach you to be more outspoken. Somewhere along the way you realize that the people who speak up get more results or at least some respect. They get to participate and maybe influence others. So you know what you have to do.be like them and speak up.

Most people probably learn this by giving their opinions on current social, school, or work issues. People become a little more passionate when debating and afterward they're like, hhhmm that felt good, even cleansing : ) So they start to open up a little more, talk a bit louder, engage a level deeper.and before you know it, you're an outspoken person who feels free to use their voice.
I dont think it is learned. You have to be born with it.

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