What does Common Sense really mean?

Question

I hear that term all the time so what does it really mean?Is it an action or a re action?

Answer 1

Common sense is very complex. Sadly it is not so common and if you have it, those that don't will always think you are wrong. The government does not have it, corporations do not have it. Just you and I have it. Basically what it is, is know what makes sense, what the correct thing at the time is. Common sense will tell you to not cross a busy highway when cars are doing 80 mph but some people still do that. So, common sense is what you want it to be. To you and I, its the right thing to do or say or think at the time, to everyone else, its the same but thought out differently. Common sense is how you were raised, what you were taught. Common isn't so much common with everyone, just your own inner self.

Answer 2

My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me
I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was
always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by.
Today I read his obituary. Please join me for a moment of silence in
remembrance. For Common Sense has served us all so well for so many
generations.
Obituary of Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who
has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was
since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as
knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the
worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend
more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not
children are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old
boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens
suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher
fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the
job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly
children. It declined even further when schools were required to get
parental consent to administer Aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster
to a student; but could not inform the parents when a student became
pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became
contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better
treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you
couldn't legally defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and
the burglar can sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in
her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust;
his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son,
Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights,
Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm a Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If
you still remember him pass this on. If not, join the majority and do
nothing.
Author: I don't know

Answer 3

Actually it could be either...it can also be called a 'process' :-)

common sense
Function: noun
: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts.

IMHO...using your noodle [deductive reasoning based on observation, experience, sound/common knowledge] in the simplest way possible....

Answer 4

It's supposed to mean something that is so obvious, anyone could work it out for themselves.
I agree, though, it's not very common.

Answer 5

Common sense is not so common.

Answer 6

common sense is genius in work clothes.

Answer 7

Not stepping in front of a moving train.

Answer 8

It's meant well, but a contradiction of terms.

Answer 9

it's the same as horse sense, or do you not know what that means either?

Answer 10

ITS SENSE THAT MAKES SENSE, ITS SENSE THATS NOT VERY COMMON.