Perspective, to me, is really important. To take in and consider someone's opinion rather than to completely shut them off and disregard their opinion is vital. In today's society, it seems like a majority of people will hear an opinion, and if they don't like it they will slander those who believe in it. I feel it's important to put yourself in their shoes and consider what they see/believe in before you slander them. With that in mind, I feel that with this technique it will hopefully decrease the amount of violence that erupts from an argument. In social media, it also seems like people usually resort to being verbally violent when people dislike their opinion rather than trying to act civil. What are your thoughts? What's your opinion those who are adamant that their opinion is right? Do you try to stay neutral? Do you try to consider both perspectives before choosing a side?
I wouldn't say that the majority of people, but some tend to take it offensively and most of the time, violently, before actually realizing what the other person is trying to say. People who are insistent with their opinions are the ones who should learn more about other people's perspectives and their own surroundings. We cannot look at one opinion and say it is right. We must look at different ones before agreeing with one side. I try to remain neutral, but if it is necessary for me to interfere, I almost always state my opinion in a calmly fashion to keep the conversation civil.
ReplyDeleteI see a lot of people today on social media who I believe just strongly believe in their opinion and use rage and anger to get their point across and validate their argument. I don't find this to be the best strategy but if it works, then so be it. I am guilty of "angrily" defending my side of an argument sometimes, while trying to keep in mind other people's opinions. In the end of the day, everyone has different opinions and there's nothing you can do about it.
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