Do you take everything people say or do you stop and think first?

@laydee (12798)
Philippines
March 25, 2009 8:58pm CST
Are you the type who'd just take a person's word for it? or do you stop and think first? Let's say a friend tells you that they've discovered that eating some herbs can make you taller, or smarter, do you join the ride and eat their words or do you stop and ponder first? Another situations would be, let's just say a friend speculates that the markets would be up soon and you'd need to invest on this and that. Would you jump in right away? Or Let's say a friend tells you that you got to change the way you dress up because you look old. Would you take their word for it, or do you first ask around and see if something needs to be changed? Are you that type of a person who easily goes for what others say? or are you that person who stops and thinks first, and assess things before jumping right in? What are your experiences on these and how did you manage your experiences?
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@pawan80 (36)
• India
26 Mar 09
It all depend on the person you interact with, if he/she is really very important or precious for me then I don't go against him, otherwise I don't care. I always welcome my well wishers advise.
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@kimutaku (145)
• China
26 Mar 09
think about myself search for informations everywhere, then make my own decision~ but when people told me ,I would say "thx,good idea" first.... you know ,it's very kind for them to give suggestions~many people never suggested,but was waiting person show how stupid he was~
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@mymytri (2030)
• India
26 Mar 09
Whatever people say i listen to them carefully but what i think best is my final decision.Our decision may be wrong sometimes.Listening to them may help us to take appropriate decision.I dont just believe others and their suggestions.Happy mylotting..
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@cream97 (29086)
• United States
26 Mar 09
Hi, laydee! For me, I will listen to a person at first. I will agree with them while I am in their face, but when they are good and gone from me, I will begin to question what they have just said to me. I will not believe it that easily. It takes a lot to convince me. I am not that easily moved. I don't just believe everything and whatever a person has to say to me. And I will seek the opinions of others too. I don't just believe what they say.. I ask around. And sometimes, I will disagree with them while they are in my face, but I won't argue back with them. I may just sugar coat it a little.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
30 Mar 09
Hehehehe.. you are a peacemaker. You don't want problems or conflicts. But isn't it a little but saying too that you're not open to the friend on what your true feelings are? because you agree when they're in front of you, but only decide and disagree when they're not in front of you any longer??
@sumiirajj (1983)
• India
26 Mar 09
Hi friend,We need to listen to others opinions and thoughts but we should not blindly accept everything whatever others say.We need to think about it ,about the reasonable aspect.Sometimes others opinion may not be a right one and sometimes we may not be right,so whatever others tell I think and do it.Sometimes I even ask opinions from two or more people.We should also think whether others saying is practical or not ,as we can never accept anything blindly and we would be the sufferers.thanks for sharing.happy mylotting.
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• United States
26 Mar 09
nah i think thats pretty lame, just cause someone says something dont mean you have to believe it
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@kbriaa (9)
• United States
26 Mar 09
As the old saying goes: " Listen to me and I will tell you what's wrong. Listen to you and you will hear what's right." With that saying said or should I say typed, NO NO NO! I do not take what someone says to be automatically right and truthful. I always think about what had been said and if it makes since. For example: I dyed my hair black and my friend told me it was not a good look. Of course she is my friend and she had my best interest at heart right? So, I examined myself and came to the conclusion that I would keep it black. In the few days it was black, I recieved so many compliments and the next time I saw her, her hair was black. Basically what I am trying to say is this: Naturally at some point in time you have to trust you and keep your best interest at heart and not rely on someone else to do that for you.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
28 Mar 09
no way.. not the kind of person that would just take anything that is said to me - i am more of a type that would stop think about everything, the situation, the set ups, and the information before jumping into conclusions.
@chimrani (1426)
• India
26 Mar 09
Friend my parents says "hear who ever teach you or tell you but don't do that.Do only that which your heart says". I hear what ever my friend or relatives say to me but i think for a minute and then i take steps to do.We should not believe or come in the words of other peoples it may be danger for us so,hear your heart then do what ever you want. "Her what ever others say but do what your heart say"
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• United States
28 Mar 09
Maybe I should pay more attention to what others say, but unless I do some research or at least have some viable discussions about an issue, I remain a skeptic. In such matters as clothes, etc., I don't realy care what anyone else thinks, unless I put on something my husband really hates. Then I take another look and at least consider change. I guess I trust myself
@sanuanu (11235)
• India
26 Mar 09
1. A friends tells me that a herb can make me more sexy! Ans: I won't go trust him/her blidly. I would consult my doctor. 2. A friends tells me that market would go up soon! Ans: Most of the time I would believe him but hesitate in investing money! 3. You change your clothese because you are looking old! Ans: I would definitely change my outfit without asking anything. So, three questions three different answer for three different suggestions. So, I am not that easy guy to get me convinced!
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@jshekhar (1562)
• India
28 Mar 09
Hello laydee, I am an avid thinker and I never take anything that comes from anyone without giving it a thought. Be it from my parents, friends or anyone else for that matter.I do not jump into thinks by going according to what I hear. I do my research on that particular thing and only then I arrive at a decision.
• India
27 Mar 09
I stop and start thinking about this and check if it really had worked for someone. Then use it, otherwise i don't use it.
@gxyywhyzy (450)
• China
27 Mar 09
i will stop and think first,to make sure whether it fit me or not.what other say will affect me but it doesn't play a decisive role.i have my owm opinion on everything about my life.of course,i will take into account many factors like my hobby,my affordability,my style and my disposable time.
26 Mar 09
How do I manage these experiences? Hmmm... Now, let me think... To start with, since a very young age, I've always had a clear sense of what is opinion, what is belief and what is likely to the acceptable truth. So when people say all those things that you mention above, something in my head instantly goes "ah! that's how she thinks and this is her opinion about the markets/herbs/my appearance" and it stops there for me. I have a very strong sense of self inside me. No, I wouldnt say that it adds to my pride or vanity in any way, but it is a self-belief in my own individuality. I'd of course listen to the person's opinion, but will research upon it (for example, her speculation that the stocks will rise). What I do next will entirely depend upon what comes out of that research. :-) So, to answer your question, I might not necessarily stop then and there to think, but I'll listen to her and even watch her body language which should reveal a lot to me about her intentions. lol Cheers!
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• India
26 Mar 09
hi i m jhony and i m not very think before u say sort of person really.cause i dot have much of brain to do that or i dont know how to use it that way.i just it up.sometimes its troublesome for me but most of he time i m in control.
• Canada
26 Mar 09
I usually never take a person's word for it unless they can support it. This is the same as when i offer advice. I hope those who listen do not take me word for word and take only what they believe is helpful or is right. This is also due to past circumstances where doing things without thinking about it leads to trouble.
@Dorrdavy (275)
• Jamaica
26 Mar 09
i usually research anything i hear, especially when it concerns health.
@abanerji (1026)
• India
26 Mar 09
well, i think one must listen to all that is said and keep in mind the things. i keep in mind all that i hear and come across but before adopting something new i think twice or consult a person who has knowledge on that subject. most people talk of things that they have already tried, so they may be correct in some sense, but then you are a different individual and have different preferences. so do what suits you and not what suits the other.
@Aquilis (175)
27 Mar 09
I have never been one who when told to jump ask 'how high'. I always like to think about things before I go ahead and do them. Sometimes this is not so great as I can be prone to over think things which is not always a good thing. I like to think about what other people say too, weigh up the plus sides and the down sides before acting on that too. When it comes to following trends and things on TV then they have no hope in hell on having an effect on me. The last time I wore or owned anything fashionable was when I accidently bought a nike t-shirt from a charity shop.
@deleepkv (38)
• India
26 Mar 09
it is no fair to accept or beleive blindly when someone says something.also dont sideline his/her opinion.it is better to consult someone who hav xperience in relevant field.