Is it wrong having an opinion about everything?

I have an opinion on almost everything... and I voice it, loudly, as often as I can. My opinions are part of who I am and what I believe... the same goes for everyone. Your friend's reasons? Did they think that it would seem rude to have opinions opposing others? Or that there are some things that just shouldn't be your business? Eep... late for work! More later.

I agree with Spalladino. We ALL have opinions on almost, if not, everything. People who think they have to make sure everyone knows what THEY think sometimes come across as "know it alls". It's probably that idea that was being presented. But, even when you deferred to your friends, somewhere inside you there was a budding idea of where you'd want to go or what you'd want to do, but you didn't allow yourself to pursue it because you thought it was wrong. It isn't. That doesn't mean we should never defer to others. Nor does it mean we should always try to get what we want. It just means we ALL have opinions and sometimes we voice them and sometimes we don't. It also doesn't mean that it isn't hard to make a decision because sometimes it's hard deciding if we want to push for our choices or allow someone else's choice to be on top. That's a hard one for me - but I still have an opinion.

No, it is not wrong to have a opinion of your own on everything. Actually, what happens is - as you get older and become mature, you tend to form an opinion, based on your personal experiences and you carry your opinions through out your life. One should have a strong opinion about a subject, which should be supported by some logic and justifications.

well...sometime,,.,IT's not wrong to have our won opinion because in the first place we had what we called HUMAN RIGHTS..as in we're free to speak what is in our mind..which is better for them...in the second place we are in a country we're democracy RULES...and again we had freedom to speak UP our right!!!!... it is only WRONG to give an opinion of our own if it's not already related to what is being discussed and it HURTS already to the person concerned..*** JUST that our rights is limited to what is right!!!! CHILL out.. @jam@ ~live life~ keep it simple***

I believe it's good to have an opinion on as much as possible, as it shows you are thinking about life and the world and are not just an empty-head who blunders around and doesn't notice what's going on. Some people can be very opinionated, believing their opinions (on even small things such as whether cheese tastes nice or not!!) to be fact. Having strong opinions can also make you an interesting conversationalist, but of course we need to learn how to express our opinions in a way that doesn't offend other people - but there are some people who get offended however you express them, because they believe their own are right and that the whole world should agree with them.

Perhaps your friend meant that you shouldn't voice your opinion on everything or that sometimes it's good to not have an opinion in certain situations, but I doubt he menat that that should be the case all of the time. Expecting an intelligent person to have no opinion is like expecting him to not think because what we think about something is part of who we are. It seems that you've taken that person's advice to the extreme now. It's perfectly acceptable to have an opinion on where to go to eat or what to have and it's acceptable to go along with the group if it's obvious that a decision has already been made but that doesn't mean that you never have the opportunity to express how you feel about something. You need practice forming opinions again and voicing them so I think Mylot is the perfect place to start. I don't think anyone is going to reach through your monitor and slap you if they don't agree with what you write. So, here's your first opportunity. What's your opinion of what I've just written? Does it make sense to you?

A very good one!! I'm the same way. I get asked questions like that and I have a hard time giving an opinion. Mostly in person though. I have no issues in giving opinions online. You guys don't know me, what do I care what you think? haha. it sounds harsh but it's realistic. I think it's great to have your own opinion. Freedom of speech, right? Just remember not to offend anyone, or atleast say "no offence" hehe. I do it a lot before I say anything of my own opinion 'cause I'm always scared to offend someone.

You've got to be kidding. You've got a right to have your own opinions. There are six billion people on this Earth, and believe me, every single one of them has an opinion about everything, whether they admit it or not. Nobody else is living this life for you. You could get food poisoning like that, too.

I think it is important to have personal opinions but not always wise to express them. If someone asks for your opinion, you should be able to give it. If it is not asked for, it is sometimes better to keep quiet rather than cause offlence. I would never claim to have an opinion about everything. I can only form an opinion by finding out as much as I can about something. I think true opinions can only be formed with knowledge. If I lack knowledge about something I can't really have an opinion about it.

i think it is a right. everyone has the right to their own opinion and the right to express it. who in the world has taught you otherwise? how ridiculous to tell someone that. if it could not have or express my own opinions i would not be happy in the least. to me it is a good thing.

yes u have to take your opinions sometimes but sometimes to u have to listen to your friends options , but if u listen to your friends options u have to lister yours first before u listen to any other

I think among the few things needed in an adult is an opinion and tact. They work hand-in-hand. Opinions are good because it is through opinions that you form your principles, beliefs, decisions and so forth. Not having an opinion can be akin to being indecisive and unsure of yourself; ignorance is probably what others would add to the equation as well. The thing is this - whether your opinion is good or bad, that is for no one to decide. People are entitled to their own views so long as they don't force others to buy into the same thing. This is where tact comes in. How you debate things, talk it out and discuss it with people depends on how much you know about backing off and accepting differing opinions. Tact demands that you know when to step on the gear, when to cut back and when to totally stop. Remember that Simpson's episode where Lisa went around forcing people to be vegetarians? It's the same - she is entitled to her beliefs and opinions about the benefits of vegetarians and so are people about their desires and beliefs in staying the way they are. It is when you force someone to believe in your opinions and buy it 100% that you become "too opinionated" for your own good.

its nto wrong in haveing an opinion pal.. its jus how u convey it... to some people it might feel rude and out of place and utterly disrespectful... it also depends on the mood in which u display your opninon.. it is a good habit to have an opnion and speak it out.. jus be polite... nto everyone is going to be for it nor against it.. people think differently

Opinions aren't bad at all. People who condemn others opinions probably do it because either one, they're scared their opinion will be overlooked or two, they want to express only their own opinion. Voicing your opinion in the right fashion isn't a very bad idea at all, in fact it is recommended by certain doctors instead of bottling it up. Forming opinions isn't bad at all.