2006-10-15 00:07:35 · 14 answers · asked by Linda 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Correction: I always thinking of myself or i always thinking for myself??
2006-10-15 00:18:02 · update #1
It depends on what you want to say, both are correct.
If you say "I am thinking of myself" it means you are being selfish and you are not concerned about anyone else.
If you say "I am thinking for myself" it means that you are not allowing anyone to influence your decision on the matter.
2006-10-15 00:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by Billy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They are both 'correct', but with different meanings. "Thinking of myself" means either 'thinking ABOUT myself', or being selfish and putting myself first; "thinking for myself" means formulating my own thoughts and opinions, and not relying on those of other people.
2006-10-15 08:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thinking of myself can be taken 2 different ways
2006-10-15 07:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by luckylindy0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am thinking of myself means that you are thinking about how something affects you or involves you. Thinking of yourself as distinct from thinking of others is perfectly acceptable.
I am thinking for myself means that instead of accepting the opinions and ideas of other people, you are responding to a question by doing your own thinking.
2006-10-15 07:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by dakong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Second 1 is correct.
2006-10-15 09:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by PINKY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both would be corrent, depending on the context.
You can be thinking for yourself when you make a decision about anything, rather than having someone else make the decision for you.
You can be thinking about how you feel about your situatition.
2006-10-15 07:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by bird_brain_88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reality, they both have their place; but, effectively, mean the opposite!!!
Nearly everyone thinks of themselves far too much!!!
'Egocentrism', I believe it is.
But most of us are far too selfish much of the time.
On the other hand, phrases like, "I can think for myself!" etc. basically mean, 'I don't need your help in doing my thinking for me!"
The real ironical joke about this last one, however, is that it is a proper psychological fact that perhaps, only about 4% of the population really thinks for themselves!
Most people are locked in to what their parents or school upbringing or 'peers' have led them to believe.
Most people are locked in to 'paradigms'! ... and therefore, make it hard for themselves to truly progress!
These people are certainly not thinking for themselves!
2006-10-15 07:28:43 · answer #7 · answered by dr c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you're trying to communicate. Both could be correct.... except that you forgot to capitalize your I.
2006-10-15 07:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On your additional details you are missing the word 'am' on both sentences. Thinking for yourself means that you think individually. Thinking of yourself means that you are thinking about yourself.
2006-10-15 08:00:52 · answer #9 · answered by JoJoNa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the context.
If you are always selfish, then you are "thinking of yourself."
If you make your own decisions and take control of your own life then you are "thinking for yourself."
2006-10-15 10:44:30 · answer #10 · answered by Shadow Dancer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋