If more people thought about others' opinions, our society would run a lot more smoothly. Instead of looking for the negative in the argument, people should learn to Yes, And more often. If we do we can put our selves in the other person's shoes and it will make us understand where we are coming from more easily. As more people Yes, And we all will learn how to come to a conclusion or settlement easier and less stressful. People will become happier because they are not always feeling like they have to fight for their opinion to be right in any situation. When people are in a heated discussion, and they're yelling at each other about who thinks who is wrong or right doesn't get them anyway in the argument any faster. There will be no progression, but if they see what the other person is trying to say they might be able to connect with their thought and visa versa, they could reach a resolution they both agree with.
I agree with you completely. We are so quick to judge other people and see the negative in them, yet we really don't know their story, or their situation at home. For example, we may make fun of somebody for being overweight and hurt their feelings. Maybe their parents don't make enough money to support their children with proper nutrition, therefore leading to the weight gain. I think we need to think before we act, and stop looking for the bad in people. You never know what really goes on in their lives unless you find out.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you are saying. I am guilty of exactly what you are saying all of the time. Often, I will jump on people for the little things that they say, and not truly look at what the actual meaning of their argument is. I think that if people would just listen every once and while, then conversations would go a lot smoother.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm right.... Only kidding, and I see what you are saying about the whole idea. It's hard to come to an agreement when both sides are stubbornly refusing to hear the other side out. This has many applications from a personaly level all the way to the world stage.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way. There is an old saying "Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and own you with experience." I believe this quote refers to two ignorant people unable to except another's perspective as you stated above. I find arguing in circles is pointless and not fun. I love debatable topics and big discussions but being ignorant is just sad.
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