2006-12-08 06:06:39 · 12 answers · asked by Marble Magic 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
By saying that they are trying to represent the people that they believe would also agree with their ideas....like say we cops like to give tickets...or we football players like to drink beer.... when you say we you assume that you are speaking for more people than yourself...
2006-12-08 06:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, from Royalties perspective, they are refering to both their own personal view and God's view based on the perspective that He or She is God's chosen King or Queen.
The term we are not amused implies that because God has made me the monarch, He is as equally displeased with the situation as the manarch in question making the statement.
The more contemporary use, say a single individual starting a business, implies that the views he is stating is both the view that the company and employees he hires will have. Therefore it is we and not I.
In the case of a Pastor, he is refering to the official view of the church he pastors and therefore speaks in representation of those who are a member of his church. It is presumed that if you are not in agreement of the official view of the church, you will leave and go to a church that is in line with your views as the Pastor is not an ellected position.
Finally, a person may be refering to the official view of those who agree with him or her even if he or she is not in present company with those who are in agreement with him or her. Even if he or shee does not currently know anyone with his or her view but expects that there are those in agreement.
2006-12-08 14:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by Scott T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Royal We"....used by kings and queens who represent their subjects....a transparent affectation when used by anyone else and usually outgrown by the age of responsibility .....OR....it could be someone so unsure of themselves that they try to spread the blame.
2006-12-08 14:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by hwfiedler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the setting of the conversation, but all in all, this person is thinking of more than just themselves. They are looking at how their ideas will affect others and not just themselves.
2006-12-08 14:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by â¤??? ?å???? 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Self-Respecting... Doesn't Have Any Goal To Do That...
2006-12-08 14:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They heard someone else do it and think it sounds posh. Or they are a religious fanatic and think they are speaking for themselves and God.
2006-12-08 14:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer: They're really talking about you.
This is usually true. Just ask them.
2006-12-08 14:31:38 · answer #7 · answered by Raynpetal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it went I'm thinking. I usually say "lets" go out. And then I do, I always wonder why I say "let's" when actually there is no "we" in me. Is that weird?
2006-12-08 14:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by Noi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple - they don't want to take on total responsibility.
2006-12-08 14:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have a split personality, and they should get themselves checked , lol ;)
2006-12-08 14:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by Lilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋