Why does everyone generalize about everything every time?

Answer 1

LOL.

Everyone enjoys the Platonic ideal, that each thing is but an instance of an ideal thing, thus what one can say of one thing one can say of all things.

Less thinking is involved.

Answer 2

i think people generalise things because it's convenient for their arguments.

When someone generalises something, it's either that he's ignorant and relies on generalised assumptions to make his point, or that he's choosing to ignore a certain point in his argument that could turn the tables on him.

I once knew of someone who liked to speak generally, but pointed to key factors (i.e. going into details) when generalised points were not in his favour. Two-faced, i know. But that's what people do to win arguments. Generalise.

Answer 3

Your question is, itself, a generalization.

"Everyone" generalizes about "everything" "every time."

You must be the main culprit, yes, a generalizer you are! :)

Answer 4

If you mean that they "generalize" here in Yahoo Answers, that is about all they can do. This isn't a book store.

Answer 5

Because generalizations are easy to use and to hide behind.

Answer 6

Blatant stupidity; people need to take others at their actions not preconceived notions.

Answer 7

you just did it yourself, everyone? or some people

Answer 8

It is easier.

Answer 9

because all people, everywhere are stupid.

Answer 10

your question is generalizing.lol........