Ever tried to change someone's mind? It's especially hard when someone is coming from a completely different paradigm. In fact, they may reject your message entirely because it doesn't make sense to them. So what to do? Should we reposition our argument within their worldview, in terms they understand and relate to? Or should we try to get them to expand their worldview? Which is more effective?
2006-06-13 07:21:59 · 10 answers · asked by PilsenB 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The one thing I have learned in life is that the only way people will change is if they already have a desire within themselves to change. It would be easier to change some one by relating to them in ways they already understand and feel comfortable with, and then slowly offer them new ways to consider. However, if there is no desire to change, then nothing you do or say will turn them to your view.
2006-06-13 07:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by joleiey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a great question! It is always a challenge to try to have someone see from a perspective they don't currently have.
Without a doubt, most people will not listen to something new until they have first been heard. First, you find common ground. This puts you on their turf and it establishes a commonality.
From this common ground, you may be able to introduce new ideas, as long as you don't have to make their current ideas wrong. It is possible to share a new worldview without making someone else wrong.
If you are willing give up the idea of duality (right vs wrong) then then it is very possible that they will, as well. And then, perhaps, you will both be expanded by the experience.
2006-06-24 22:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by reality_check 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"You can't stop people from thinking. But you can start them."
I'd ask someone to think from outside their worldview for questions that have no definite answers, but at the same time you always need to bear in mind that this kind of thinking is only possible with practice (just like anything else). Some people may be able to do it, others cannot.
You would ask an expert to stay within his worldview if he perhaps has the answers that you're looking for.
2006-06-22 18:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can take a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink. Thinking outside the box, can be more complex to some then to others, Let them live in their world, if it's better than ours. Once they found that world, I hope they have an openhouse and invite the rest of us.
2006-06-23 21:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by candlemia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have my full attention, along with, wow, (not even god knows)
how many other lames that have nothing better do with their lives, except peer into the glass at another!!
I know how you work, and now know how strong your hands are.
fag
2006-06-13 14:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by shannon r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is always better to think in anothers shoes. by that i mean if you try to see the world from someone Else's perspective you will always make a more informed decision .
2006-06-23 20:48:02 · answer #6 · answered by ken c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well tell them to think out of the box, but use terms and things from within there box so they understand, teehee
2006-06-24 20:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by Vprincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nerolistic programing
if you can get them to understand it from the way they see it, you can change their mind easier then imposing your own.
thanks,
ss
2006-06-25 17:33:52 · answer #8 · answered by Starscream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you think outside of your own experience if you have not experienced it yet?
2006-06-27 01:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by singer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actions speak louder than words do-- you should live by your convictions.
2006-06-27 11:06:39 · answer #10 · answered by ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋