THE NEED TO BE RIGHT (33)
kerobaEscanaba, Michigan USA25 Threads 301 PostsHI EVERYONE, WHY DO PEOPLE (MEN AND WOMEN) FEEL THEY HAVE TO BE RIGHT? I PERSONALLY LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL, IF I'M WRONG, TELL OR SHOW ME THE RIGHT WAY. I RESPECT MY WOMANS (WHEN I HAVE ONE) OPINION EVEN IF WE DISAGREE. THATS WHAT MAKES HER SPECIAL. SHE IS WHO SHE IS.
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Personally i hate those that believe that they're always right.Its something that may lead me away from them.I like openminded people who admit their ignorance to a subject.Its the only way to learn and be interesting person...
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Actually, I have met a lot of people that are the same as I am.. mind you there are a few out there that believe they know it all...
I personally love to learn new things. I have such an intense thirst for learning all kinds of stuffs. I mean I seek out knowledge and opinions on everything from politics and religion to cars and how to bake fluffy muffins..heehee We ahve this one life, I began it in ignorance I don't intend to leave it in ignorance. I'm not smart by any means but I want to be aware of things and people around me and my mind is as open as possible because there are so many possibliites out there for anything...
I personally love to learn new things. I have such an intense thirst for learning all kinds of stuffs. I mean I seek out knowledge and opinions on everything from politics and religion to cars and how to bake fluffy muffins..heehee We ahve this one life, I began it in ignorance I don't intend to leave it in ignorance. I'm not smart by any means but I want to be aware of things and people around me and my mind is as open as possible because there are so many possibliites out there for anything...
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i agree princess. but it seems when you do try to tell some people "i think that its like this.." you are just using your experience to help them along. so why should they get all pissed off. is it insecurity within ones ignorance that causes them to feelits time to battle?
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Is love still considered love,
If it's hidden and denied?
Does it still serve a purpose,
When it's buried under pride?
pride can pervent us from learning!!!
If it's hidden and denied?
Does it still serve a purpose,
When it's buried under pride?
pride can pervent us from learning!!!
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I guess it really depends on the person that you are talking about. I believe people react certain ways for a variety of reasons.. Maybe it is the way you came across with your tone or infliction... Maybe the person is spoiled and so they just always think that they are right. Maybe they are immature, maybe they came from a bad home and now always feel the need to prove themselves... you know... It could be anything depending on a specific person and situation.
I try to give people the benefit of a doubt and take them as they come, and judge them on their actions toward me.
I try to give people the benefit of a doubt and take them as they come, and judge them on their actions toward me.
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I've heard it said don't go to bed
While hanging on to sorrow,
You may not have the chance to laugh
With those you love tomorrow.
You may not mean the words you speak
When anger takes its toll,
You may regret your actions
Once you've lost your self control.
When you've lost your temper
And you've said some hurtful things,
Think about the heartache
That your actions sometime bring.
You'll never get those moments back,
Such precious time to waste,
And all because of things you said
In anger and in haste.
So if you're loving someone
And your pride has settled in,
You may not ever have the chance
To say to them again...
"I love you and I miss you
And although we don't agree,
I'll try to see your point of view,
Please do the same for me."
While hanging on to sorrow,
You may not have the chance to laugh
With those you love tomorrow.
You may not mean the words you speak
When anger takes its toll,
You may regret your actions
Once you've lost your self control.
When you've lost your temper
And you've said some hurtful things,
Think about the heartache
That your actions sometime bring.
You'll never get those moments back,
Such precious time to waste,
And all because of things you said
In anger and in haste.
So if you're loving someone
And your pride has settled in,
You may not ever have the chance
To say to them again...
"I love you and I miss you
And although we don't agree,
I'll try to see your point of view,
Please do the same for me."
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That was beautiful reminder to us all to think before we speak and to decide if it's really worth it in the first place!!!!!!
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that was nice
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This is interesting, because I've had people accuse me of always "thinking that I'm right." Which really amazes me because I'm wondering how it is they know what I'm thinking???!!
I don't think I'm always right. For one thing, so much of what is said is based on opinion. And EVERYONE thinks they're "right" with regard to their own OPINION; that's just human nature.
It wouldn't make sense to say (as a simple example) "I think chocolate ice cream is the best, but I could be wrong."
However, when I present something as "fact," you can be sure if it's not something I already know to be fact, I'm going to be prepared to present something to back me up.
I'm not sure I follow what "having the need" to be right is. Excluding gray areas (and speaking strictly in terms of black and white) a person is either "right" or they're "wrong." Right?
I don't think I'm always right. For one thing, so much of what is said is based on opinion. And EVERYONE thinks they're "right" with regard to their own OPINION; that's just human nature.
It wouldn't make sense to say (as a simple example) "I think chocolate ice cream is the best, but I could be wrong."
However, when I present something as "fact," you can be sure if it's not something I already know to be fact, I'm going to be prepared to present something to back me up.
I'm not sure I follow what "having the need" to be right is. Excluding gray areas (and speaking strictly in terms of black and white) a person is either "right" or they're "wrong." Right?
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I would have to say you could be right...because grey is spelled with an "a" in the U.S.
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LOL...too funny..because I usually spell it "grey."
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P.S. I think it's "gray" when referring to "fuzzy" and it's "grey" when referring to the color.
Actually, I don't know that to be true; I just made it up.
Actually, I don't know that to be true; I just made it up.
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I think it’s about the need for validation that is usually based on ones own physique and personal feeling of unworthiness from within.
A lack of self-esteem and a battered ego cause people the need to be right cause if their wrong that would be one more blow to the low self-esteem and their bruised and beaten ego and that just can not happen for them any more.
And I don’t care if you think I am right or wrong on this one because it’s just an opinion and I am ok inside and require no validation form anyone to be ok.
A lack of self-esteem and a battered ego cause people the need to be right cause if their wrong that would be one more blow to the low self-esteem and their bruised and beaten ego and that just can not happen for them any more.
And I don’t care if you think I am right or wrong on this one because it’s just an opinion and I am ok inside and require no validation form anyone to be ok.
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Either way, it brought the grey/gray matter into play...
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I don't get the connection. Regardless of how intact their esteem is, they're still either right or they're wrong, are they not?
I wish someone would explain what the "need" to be right means. I mean, I can see that in certain situations where, for example, someone says "my way or the highway." That would be one example.
BUT I also tend to think that people who perceive others as having a "need" to be right may actually be unwilling to accept that they are wrong.
In other words, in many instances, there is a right way and a wrong way to do things. Or let's say there may be more than one "right" way to do it, but there is one specific way that is more "right" than others. It is the most logical choice, because you get the best results from making that choice.
It's like the 7 Ps...
Prior proper planning prevents piss-poor performance.
I wish someone would explain what the "need" to be right means. I mean, I can see that in certain situations where, for example, someone says "my way or the highway." That would be one example.
BUT I also tend to think that people who perceive others as having a "need" to be right may actually be unwilling to accept that they are wrong.
In other words, in many instances, there is a right way and a wrong way to do things. Or let's say there may be more than one "right" way to do it, but there is one specific way that is more "right" than others. It is the most logical choice, because you get the best results from making that choice.
It's like the 7 Ps...
Prior proper planning prevents piss-poor performance.
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James is RIGHT! American English color gray, British English colour grey.
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Ah, Jan I loved your play on words.
You're ever so colo(u)rful....
You're ever so colo(u)rful....
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WOW, LOTS TO THINK ABOUT HERE.GREY-GRAY, COLOR-COLOUR,RIGHT-WRONG,ME-YOU,OPINION-FACT,I DIDN'T KNOW IT WOULD GET THIS DEEP,LOL. THANKS EVERYONE FOR RESPONDING. THIS SITE IS GREAT! NOW I JUST NEED TO FIND THAT RIGHT SOMEONE.KEVIN
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