Taking advice from people?

How to give advice - First of all, make sure that the person who is talking to you is actually soliciting advice. He or she may just want you to listen and be a good friend, seeking instead understanding, empathy, and compassion. Don't assume that everyone wants advice. You may have some insight into the problem(s), but you really need to listen attentively to a person first for a very long time to understand the situation. If, and only if, your friend actually ASKS for advice should you then furnish it.
@xxj3ffxx (501)
Australia
February 11, 2011 7:09pm CST
How often do you take advice from people? either for relationship, or at work? or even before buying something? Well.. as for me, i always do listen to advice whenever i feel am confuse... The fact that taking advice from people is good... having different option.... but how would you know if the advice would benefit you? or put you down?
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hardworkinggurl
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
15 Feb 11
I listen carefully to all advice given to me. I may not take all advice however, I am one to think and try to find some sense if it is opposing as there might be some ring of truth. If I find that the advice will not be helpful, I will still thank the person for their time.
staria
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
15 Feb 11
I take advice from people whom I really trust and I know that would not do me any harm. Those who are really concerned about me and my situation. This way I would be sure that these advice would benefit me.
adnileb
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
12 Feb 11
i think it's good to take advice from the people whom you really know well.. In this case, they just give you the best advice they can give you, and you don't have to worry if it will turn you down.. because those people care for you.
JohnMach
@JohnMach (550)
• Philippines
12 Feb 11
I don't take too many advice from people. I like to figure things out on my own so as not to regret the decisions I made in the end. I only take advice if I find myself being irrational. That means I'm not in my right state of mind.
meditated1
@meditated1 (238)
• United States
12 Feb 11
I think its great to listen and learn from all avenues and people of life. Its also very important to learn to weigh different aspects of a decision to make and finding what truly agrees with you. You know its the right choice when it makes you feel joyous, happy, and excited.
daerzhimeng
@daerzhimeng (17)
• China
12 Feb 11
We should talk with our friends so that we can get good advice from them and we can give some to them also.Our friendship will be increasing little by little by talking often.
lilaclady
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
12 Feb 11
It is always good to listen to advice, other peoples opinions and then you weigh them up to what you think but in the end it is you that makes the decision wht is right for you...
greenline
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
12 Feb 11
There are so many things in the course of a life time. Certain things one understand well, but there can be things one just have no apprehension of the factors. For those, one has to consult with people who know about them better, and seek advice from them. Of course, one has to give serious thought before acting on it to be sure that it is the best advice !