Indiscreet for Dummies

Indiscreet is a word that we use to describe a person who doesn't always make the best choices when it comes to sharing private information or keeping secrets. It's like when you have a secret between you and a friend, and you're not supposed to tell anyone else. But then, this person who is indiscreet goes and tells everybody in the school, the principal, the lunch lady, even the janitor. They just can't keep their mouth shut, and they blabber out everything they know.

So, when we say someone is indiscreet, it means that they lack the ability to be quiet about things they should keep quiet. They don't think before they speak, and they often say things that they shouldn't say. Sometimes, they may not even realize they're being indiscreet because they don't think about the consequences of their words. They just blurt out whatever comes to their mind, without considering if it's appropriate or if it may hurt someone's feelings.

Another way to think about it is like a leaky faucet in your bathroom. You know, the one that won't stop dripping water no matter how much you twist the handle. Just like the water droplets keep coming out, an indiscreet person keeps letting secrets and private information slip out. They can't control themselves and end up sharing things that should be kept within a close circle of trust.

Now, let me ask you a question. Have you ever been in a situation where someone couldn't keep a secret? How did that make you feel?