Why do people ask for opinions when they know what they want to hear and are only going to listen to people who agree with what they want the answer to be? I mean if someone asks does this outfit or hairstyle look good and 20 out 21 people say it is hideous they will always go with the one answer that says "oh it is the best look ever."
2007-08-13 14:08:43 · 13 answers · asked by knight girl 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Obviously people don't want to make themselves look bad on-line so they pick the best answer. But they probably take the other answers into consideration.
Also, some people have lower self-esteem than others. The people with what looks like inflated self-esteem might lap up the good answers to make themselves feel good. Whereas low self-esteem ppl might take the rude answers to heart. (...to put it very simply.)
I think ppl should weigh all answers. And don't base your opinion of yourself on Yahoo Answers.
2007-08-13 14:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by Zachary & Jeremiah's Mummy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey People even ask for a second opinion about medical
conditions etc. Sometimes we need an others opinion.
If there is a situation where two minds are better than one
then ask away. As you say, sometimes people just want
you to confirm what they think and want to hear. But there
are often good reasons to get another opinion.
2007-08-13 14:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea. All I can say is that I've never thumbed down a person who took the time to answer one of my questions. Opinions are opinions and even though I may not have agreed, I still appreciate the answer.
2016-05-17 06:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true really for everyone who ever asks a question though.....
When you ask a question you pretty much know the answer already or you have an expected outcome already in mind of what you want it to be.......
I'd say it's very rare that anyone asks a question and has no clue or expectation of what the reply will be.
Good point though.....
Chi Chi x.
2007-08-13 18:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by Chi Chi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To bounce ones opinion off another person and to hear there criticism of it is the tool one forms and solidifies his own.
2007-08-13 14:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by B.A. S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not been using yahoo answers for long but i know exactly what you mean and it isnt just for questions relating to beauty and style.
2007-08-13 14:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by GBMC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya I totally know what you are talking about!! They pretty much don't really want your opinion but to build confidence in their own.
2007-08-13 14:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get a reaction and some are generally indecided and looking for guidance .
2007-08-13 14:16:36 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the truth hurts.
2007-08-13 14:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by gerdie65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why,aren't you asking an opinion
--yeah i thought so
2007-08-13 14:18:38 · answer #10 · answered by 2009. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋