2007-05-16 12:51:45 · 15 answers · asked by darowdomo 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I think quite a few individuals pick the one that is closest to what they want to hear. I tell them like I think it is or else its defeating the point of even asking ....
2007-05-16 12:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sheila S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think so. I think most people who ask questions just want their feelings to be acknowledged....want to be understood. So they are going to pick the answer that best "understands" and acknowledges their predicament, especially in the marriage and divorce section. They also like to know that other people are in their same boat. They also want to hear other peoples experiences of how they dealt and some get some very good tips.....and comfort in knowing they are not the only ones who are going through a difficult time. A person who criticizes and calls them names and thinks they are stupid for feeling a certain way will never get a best answer. So, I guess, it not to do with choosing the answer they want to hear so much as choosing the answer that makes them feel better understood.
2007-05-16 20:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by rightio 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I asked a question not to hear what I thought, but other's viewpoints about the topic. So I picked the answer I felt was the best advice.
The author basically called me on the carpet about my actions, and told me I was wrong.
I had to agree, seeing it from their viewpoint.
Others may just be asking to hear what they already think about their situations. I feel it's foolish to ask for advice and then only take the "good" or easy solution.
2007-05-16 20:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by bridalbecca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I depends on the question. I saw one person pick an answer that agreed with what his morally wrong question was. He wanted to get agreement that is was ok. Another person picked the person with the least likely answer and told them off with her comment. But, I think people who honestly want help will pick the answer that they think will help them the most.
2007-05-16 20:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel that they pick the best answer to what they want to hear most are answer to questions they already knew the answer too.
2007-05-16 20:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by cww53132 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think 95 percent pick the answer they want to hear, especially when it comes to relationships.
2007-05-16 19:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by jimmy.parker06 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can only answer for myself. I pick the answer I think is the most helpful.
2007-05-16 19:56:17 · answer #7 · answered by mamayer6 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's both. You can give people all the advice you want but in the end they'll only accept what they have the strength to follow through with.
2007-05-16 19:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by J 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
depends on the q. if it's a q that asks for specific info then i would pick the one that gives me that info. if it's kind of a gripe and the answerer agrees with it, i think that's the one they'll pick b/c they are kind of looking for vindication.
2007-05-16 19:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some do one, some do the other.
2007-05-16 20:26:49 · answer #10 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋