Have you ever gotten into an argument and the other person actually seriously says something along the lines of, "You're right, I'm wrong, I lose. I'm a dumb ***. Man I feel so stupid."
Has this ever happened? (Maybe not these exact words, but something like it, where the person actually admits to losing?)
Has the other person actually ever shown any signs of defeat or surrender?
Or do people always try to save face?
2007-08-15 10:17:25 · 38 answers · asked by Fish Stick Jesus 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes I have. I've even been the person to admit to being wrong but to say "I am stupid or I am dumb" is not necessary.
2007-08-15 10:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haha yeah that's awesome, and I've done it before, too. When someone does that it almost takes courage to admit that you're wrong. And if you do, usually the person who is right becomes apologetic, or sympathetic about being harsh if it was a harsh arguement. Admitting the other person is right is always a good thing in a fight. I've done it numerous times even though I KNOW I'm right. It fixes the situation, otherwise, no one will win, and you'll end it with tension. :) Makes sense!
2007-08-15 10:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not often.
I don't think of it as "surrender" -- this ain't no war, it's a discussion, right? But I've been in that position a lot: maybe because I like discussing stuff I'm not 100% knowledgeable about. That's the reason I want to discuss it with others.
When somebody gives me some facts I didn't know, I love it. I say "Cool. I didn't know that. Thx for the info."
Man, my face is long past saving. :)
2007-08-15 10:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Acorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm backed into a corner I'll admit defeat gracefully rather than be made a fool of. I've never used the exact wording you provided, but by admitting that I am wrong, I *am*, in a sense, saving face. At least that's how I see it.
2007-08-15 10:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kudos to them ... Not everyone can admit they are wrong, or misunderstood. Most of the time, they want to go down with a fight. I surrender too - But I dont go as far as saying Im dumb or stupid. Just a learning factor is how I look at it.
2007-08-15 10:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Charley 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have argued with someone and they have said you know what you're right. I've done the same thing myself.
I think our pride makes it hard for us to admit we're wrong even when we know that we are. That's why maybe you don't hear of it too often.
Plus, "arguing" can get so emotional and just become a battle of wills.
2007-08-15 10:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has happened with me. I have been right and they have been wrong. I did not tell them, " I told you so." to say this is like holding a persons hands to the fire. I graciously accepted their comments and then let the matter drop. There is no need to make a person feel foolish twice.
2007-08-15 10:23:47 · answer #7 · answered by cjam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I was, I was the one who admitted losing. There is nothing worse than a person who wont accept he/she is wrong despite the direct presentation of the actual facts that are pertaining against his/her argument.
2007-08-15 10:22:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, that's a discussion, arguments are based on opinions
that are engrained in each of us (God only knows their basis)
that we're willing to defend verbally until death, the only rule
in an argument is that he that gives the most ground ends
up the most pissed at the end. Arguments have no true
purpose other than killing time and keeping warm, and are
not winable.
2007-08-15 10:31:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's happened before.
Sometimes, I'm the one saying it.
And I'd rather shove bamboo splinters under my own fingernails...but because I've worked very hard to be the kind of person, I'd like to have as a friend, I say it when it's warranted.
2007-08-15 11:09:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jewel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋