Why do people so often allow others to decide their opinions for them?
Hard to believe; but, people are basically a herd animal. People like to be in the majority because they think that makes them right or in the right. Most people are also very concerned with what others think of them and mimicking their views is one way of gaining acceptance.
You're so right. It's called the "fallacy of greater numbers" or something isn't it? It does not follow that because a greater number of people believe a thing, that it is necessarilly true! Unfortunately this raises questions about democracy...
by Jacqui 10 years ago
The opinions of others on ourselves - why do we care?Whilst we can all try to say "I don't care what anyone thinks of me" it's likely to be a lie - we do so! But why? Any answers?
by getitrite 8 years ago
Why did Jesus choose to refer to people who have differing opinions from his as dogs and swine?Dogs and Swine? Really?Why does a person of such reverence as Jesus have to resort to such petty and divisive tactics as this? Just as in Psalms 14:1, why do divine sacred beings need to resort to such...
by Sarah C Nason 7 years ago
Why are people hateful for no reason?I've noticed now on Hubpages, instead of just straight up answering a question, people will attack other people in their answer. For example, they start criticizing religious people when the question has nothing to do with religion. It's like their answer is...
by Kate McBride 7 years ago
Why do some people begrudge others even when they are doing their best?Sometimes I notice that there is a tendency to criticize people who are good at what they are doing. It seems to me that one has to be doing nothing to criticize and doing something to be criticized. Is this true?
by rotl 13 years ago
Why can't some people respect others' political views, choices, lifestyles, religion, etc?Is it intelligence or lack thereof, socialization, upbringing, personality, environment, education or lack thereof, religious teachings, politics, misinformation, propaganda, bad experiences, the economy, or...
by Patricia Scott 6 years ago
Is it important to you to listen to the opinion of others, even when you disagree?Often we have discussions with others on 'hot topics', on which there may be much disagreement. Is it possible for you to respectfully listen and allow that person to share their viewpoint?
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