2007-11-28 08:25:26 · 4 answers · asked by kimberly n 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Basically knowing that you don't "practice what you preach."
2007-11-28 08:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Chad 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To the observer, Person X's actions or attitude appear to be hypocritical. Whether that's the actual case depends on the real reason Person X does or says what s/he does.
2007-11-28 16:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
per·ceive /pÉrËsiv/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[per-seev] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object), -ceived, -ceiv·ing. 1. to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses
hy·poc·ri·sy /hɪËpÉkrÉsi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[hi-pok-ruh-see] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -sies. 1. a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess
Get it?
2007-11-28 16:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It means that you did not hear what the other person was "truly" saying, because you were listening to what you "thought" they were saying! And then, because of what you "thought" they were saying, you also "thought" it was hypocritical....
2007-11-28 17:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by Premaholic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋