Opinions

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Opinions are cheap. Some are worth two cents each, some are a dime a dozen.

Everyone has opinions, and usually more than one. If you ask someone for his opinion, and he doesn’t have one, he will come up with one immediately. It doesn’t matter if he knows what he is saying. He is only too glad to be asked for an opinion.

People think too highly of themselves and value their opinions too highly. If you are the type who is easily offended by people not appreciating your opinions, then it is best that you keep your opinions to yourself.

Unless you are an expert in the topic, never believe that your opinion is always right. Never insist that others are wrong. Sometimes, it is a matter of perspective and both or more opinions are correct. Sometimes, experts can be wrong too.

We form an opinion based on the information that we have. When we do not have all the information, then our opinions are likely to be flawed. Only when we have all the facts, can our opinion be worth something. Even then, the conclusion we arrive at may still be wrong. The background we come from, our education, our IQ, all contribute to our forming an opinion.

As such, you give yourself away when you give an opinion. Your opinion says as much about you. People can tell your character, background and the type of person you are by your opinions.

It is perfectly all right to offer an opinion. However, don’t be afraid to admit you were wrong, when it came to light that you were mistaken. Own up to your mistake rather than keep debating the opinions trying to wriggle out of the embarrassment. It will only make things worse. People will appreciate your admitting that you are wrong instead of wasting everybody’s time. Besides, it shows character to own up if you were wrong.

Because we perceive things or situations differently from others, there are bound to be differences of opinions. It is only natural. Thus, it is important to consider others’ opinions as well. They might surprise you by being correct. Most importantly, bear in mind that an opinion is just what it is – an opinion.

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