Sana Muñequita Linda 2,566 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Let's say we have a couple of scenarios: 1- Meet A and B. B is expressing their opinion on the trendiest TV series. A also happens to watch it, but their opinions clash. Something like this: B: I don't get the hype of Breaking Bad. For me it's gross, and people should be ashamed to watch it. Meanwhile, A happens to love Breaking Bad and feels offended by B's statement, considering themselves to be scum because of B's opinion. 2- C and D. C is a pretty pessimistic person, while D is positive and appreciates their mate. C: I feel like thrash, sorry for bothering you, you don't deserve bearing with me. D: But no, C, you did great things for me and you're always so caring of people. C doesn't believe D because doesn't feel worth praise and is still swallowed by their own mind cramps. What would you do? Would you believe their opinions? Would you change yourselves to please the other person? Have you started to hate on something because they mocked about that thing you like and now dislike?Of course, I won't take into account the opinions of trolls or people like that, so please be respectful with your fellow people, okay? Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Do my own thing as long as I'm not disrespecting or hurting them. Why conform to the opinions of your friends? That's neither genuine or honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thot 1,829 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I don't really let people's opinions affect me. I also only make myself accessible to people who I need to be accessible to. I have no time for extras trying to press their irrelevant opinions on me. i.e. People telling me Exo is shit and im like, okay and? Lulz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalilo 670 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I don't care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lag 187 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I don't mind if people don't share my opinion, but if they insult my opinion then we have a problem. So if I was person A, I would tell person B to watch what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1,108 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'd take their opinion into consideration, but if it piqued my curiosity then I'd probably check it out and form my own opinion on it. I wouldn't change myself, pretending to like/dislike something just to please someone else seems silly to me. Other people's opinions on things don't generally influence mine, unless they bring up a valid point on a topic that I hadn't previously considered. Of course, how that point infuences my opinion may not be the same way that it influences theirs. For the specific scenarios, in scenario one if I was A I'd probably be bothered by B pretty much saying that I should be ashamed for liking something that they don't like, but I'd just let it go unless they kept pushing the topic. In scenario two, well, C and D obviously have different opinions on the quality of C's company, but I don't see anything bothersome about the situation as long as they understand that they simply perceive C differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besouloved 835 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Well I always try to put me in other's people point of view, to try to understand them and also have a bigger vision of the issue, you know see the big picture. The above stated is my answer to the first example. I always try to respect what they like eventhought i don't. You know, in those cases I think it's important to not generalize, because every person is different, so saying x prson is stupid because of what he/she likes is completely ignorant and just shows how narrowed mind a person is. In the 2nd case. Well, I think i am like person C, but I like to compliment a lot. You know, I'm aware that low self esteem plays a big role here in accepting or not good comments about yourself, and i'm working on it, but as i know how i am, I'm always trying to make people feel good about themselves in order to avoid feelings of self hate on them. But i'm aware i am the one who actually needs to learn to accept those compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostedFlakesSaram 107 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 There was research conducted and when told something apposing their views people dont usual change their minds about... anything. Even if its not just an opinion but something thats provable, when shown hard facts people still disagree. So pretty much arguing or anything like that is pointless. The research found that the only way that person will change their mind is if they come across the truth themselves. Infact if you somehow disagree with this post, no matter what i say you will never believe it until you do some research and come to a conclusion yourself. This is why humans are doomed. Most people dont bother to research properly (if at all) when they believe they are right. Its kind of sad though, to know that nothing you say can change a persons mind when they have a firm belief :( This is why i always argue my point but never expect anyone that wasnt already on my side to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alllysone 3,343 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I always make myself upset because I try to listen to people's opinions and I tend to get oversensitive over minor comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Quatro 1,441 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Overall my attitude would be the idgaf one. But if someone is that concerned about political correctness then is just a matter of assertiveness. For being assertive the most important thing is the form rather than the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Fei 742 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I really care too much, i used to change myself for other people but rn i don't care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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