Why are so many people SO stuck on themselves that they can't state a simple thought sans the word? It drives me nuts!
2007-06-03 01:34:49 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Why are so many people SO stuck on themselves that they can't state a simple thought sans the word? It drives me nuts!
Sure. You could state that it is nihilism run amok, but in MY opinion, there must be a simpler answer.
2007-06-03 03:12:20 · update #1
For example, all you need to watch is one of Oprah's shows! ALL that woman can do is talk about herself! *laughter*
2007-06-03 06:50:06 · update #2
Here is a different issue. What is WRONG with the following headline from Yahoo.com?
"One in Five Vacation with Laptops"
Can anyone see the error with this question?
2007-06-04 05:22:31 · update #3
The art of speaking about yourself objectively has become a lost art. Everyone must speak of themselves nominatively, "I think this," and "I think that." *grin* Just a single afternoon of Oprah would drive me over-the-edge! *laughter*
2007-06-07 06:52:10 · update #4
Can anyone give me ONE example where the terms "I think..." are required in a statement? THIS is where ALGORE needs to concentrate his efforts! Imagine how much CO2 would be saved if people refused to say, "I think that..." THIS would cut down on CO2 emissions! *laughter*
2007-06-07 06:57:24 · update #5
Opinions are like buttholes! Everyone has one! That argument is weak and reveals nothing.
2007-06-08 10:42:31 · update #6
here is a thought......why do you care......and I never used the word I in that thought
2007-06-03 01:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's possible to express oneself without use of the word "I". However, it is useful in emphasing that the statement is only a personal opinion. When I talk about religion, I say "I believe God exists" rather than simply "God exists" because some people will take the latter to be an assault on their own worldview.
In my opinion, using the word I can sometimes be taken as being less stuck on oneself than speaking about one's own experience as if it were universal truth.
2007-06-03 08:52:04 · answer #2 · answered by Kuji 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The simple answer is that most people spend 90% of their time thinking of themselves. It is a matter of self-preservation, which when you think about it, is fairly important. If you are not thinking about your own welfare, who would you expect to be doing it?
2007-06-03 10:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sentence should be, "One in five vacations with a laptop." The singular or the plural should match. One vacations with a laptop, not laptops.
2007-06-11 04:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by cityslicker42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While taking classes again after 20 years, a surprise awaited this old student. Behold, you are not allowed to use "I" in school papers. It was a challenge but doable. (As it was in this paragraph)
2007-06-11 02:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by Debra H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I think, therefore, I am".
Does not work without 'I think'.
People are stating an opinion when saying "I think...".
Stating an opinion has become the defacto part of conversation, especially on the net, rather than bothering to find actual facts to support one's conversation or position.
2007-06-08 16:22:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
umm..ok...
if u move abt witht usin tha wurd thn...
i duunno hw u cn xprss ue views//
2007-06-09 03:53:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well.. it's their thought.. they have all their rights to begin with an "I" but mayb they are too obsessed with themselves..
2007-06-07 13:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by Angelic Devil 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't a clue!
2007-06-03 08:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are mistaken, it seems to me.
2007-06-07 15:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋