2006-11-30 08:40:59 · 29 answers · asked by gotalife 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
No. Very shallow question, pal!
2006-11-30 08:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by Win 4 · 1⤊ 6⤋
Yes I do. But perception about the question or viewpoint is a huge deciding factor. I have always been of the opinion that I can see both sides of the coin. I may not agree, but I can see their viewpoint.
On the other hand, if someone tells me it is allright to kill another person no matter what the circumstances, I could not respect that opinion. That would definitely be wrong!
So the answer would be mostly yes and sometimes no.
How is that for sitting on the fence...lol
2006-12-01 16:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well of course I can respect their opinion. It is afterall, their opinion. But what I stop and ask myself is..... when they offer their opinion after hearing mine, will they be offended if I don't change my mind?
I think we run into an issue when people share viewpoints that differ. Don't get me wrong..... I'm always up for a good debate! It's one of the things I suppose I was trained to do when I was younger. Always support my ideas with evidence that backs up my opinions. If I can't back up my ideas...... I cannot possibly expect another to listen to me... or to even remotely consider changing their mind.
So do I respect other's views? If they can give me solid reasoning, I will in a heart beat. But if they wish to disagree with me, they must know that they are going to have to be able to support themselves substantially if they want me to understand their point. It has to be valid. For example, to gain the respect of another.... you can't take their evidence and call it "poppycock" unless you have solid reasoning. And if they have a professional's expertise backing up their viewpoint, it just isn't easy to counteract their viewpoint unless you can equally balance the argument with a professional opinion you've obtained as well.
Respect is definitely earned. It doesn't mean I don't respect the person for having an opinion of their own. But it doesn't necessarily mean I can respect their opinion without substantial evidence.
Therefore, sharing views can be tricky. My recommendation? Always do it in person.... it's important to always have the personal touch in order to never forget there is a heart and a soul behind the opinion. THAT part..... you always MUST respect.
2006-11-30 19:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the viewpoint. I will usually speak my viewpoint, but not in a way that presses upon them, that they need to believe mine instead of theirs. Sometimes I'll just keep quite, because they can be so pressing with their own viewpoint, which means they aren't even willing to hear yours.
It makes for great conversation :)
2006-11-30 16:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by SunShineShoes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should always respect other peoples viewpoints no matter how wrong they are. People ARE entitled to their own opinion, thats why the world goes round....and i am sure that you are not ALWAYS right and im sure you would ALWAYS want to be respected...so does that not answer your question??
2006-11-30 16:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by BrookieB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to a point, i cannot respect someones viewpoint if they think it is right to molest children or beat people up because of their race. But most of all i think freedom of speech is very important and for that to work there has to be tolerance of different viewpoints
2006-11-30 16:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by irishman_0 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My viewpoint,this question for example....
I like short answers,
But that doesn't mean that everybody should give short answers.If they want to give long answers,that wouldn't make me mad , that is their right,to answer with as many words as they want.
Will that change my viewpoint of giving short answers?
I think not.I like to use as few words as possible to answer any question,but if others feel like writing books to answer questions,that I can accept.
After all,we are all in this together,not matter if I answer with a few words or you all answer with many words.
I do not think it is wrong how you answer this,who am I to say that your viewpoint is wrong.
What if I am wrong,and nobody ever told me I am wrong?
Will you like me less?Will I like you less if I find you to be wrong?
No.
Who decides what is right or wrong?Who sets the guidelines?
What if someone answers this with a sarcastic remark,a laugh and insult.Are they wrong?Who is to say.
Should we all be mad at each other because we have our own opinions?
My opinion on this is,say little ,get your point across.
I am on drugs and that is what I had to say.
2006-12-01 19:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by Einstein 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, the guy I am seeing has very different views on alot of things. It makes for some great conversations. Neither of us have changed our views but I understand his viewpoint alot better.
2006-11-30 16:45:06 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Ladylike ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. If the viewpoint is based in ignorance, I can't respect it.
2006-11-30 16:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I do...most of the times. I try, but it's human nature to disagree and therefore it's easy to disrespect a viewpoint.
2006-11-30 16:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by Megan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I respect their viewpoints. I just don't change mine.
2006-11-30 16:42:31 · answer #11 · answered by ginger13 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋