Why we should read?

Malaysia
February 20, 2012 2:52am CST
I not sure that we must read a least 1o minutes per day. Do you think read is must daily or depends on person. And why we should read? Any interesting comment!!
20 responses
• United States
20 Feb 12
I mostly read comics and I read fiction to increase my vocabulary and to enjoy a story.
• Malaysia
21 Feb 12
Reading comics is another attractive among teenagers, a tactic for them to continue reading. :)
@boylopez (382)
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
Newspaper is advisable to read in the office, for current events. We read books to gain more wisdom. Sometimes we read it for speech problem. But usually read books for more information.
• Malaysia
21 Feb 12
Reading newspaper actually is such a good habit that we learned since from child. Even the old folks also love to read newspaper everyday and gaining their knowledge and lead in improve their current news around the world.
@succeednow (1633)
• Singapore
20 Feb 12
Hi victorkrish, Yes I read every day whether it's the news, books, magazines, Scripture or whatever. I think it is so important to read every day as reading is like fuel to me as for as writing is concerned. One can learn much from others and improve one's English at the same time by reading widely. There is only so much one can learn by talking to others or listening to them. Also reading is the most convenient form of learning.
• Malaysia
21 Feb 12
I also proudly tell you that, i love read an article a lot useful for me. In my opinion, it is must and at least read 3 days per week. Keep improved and well done for keeping reading.
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
We should read for many purposes - to be informed, to learn, to be entertained, to understand (which is vital in forming opinions and making sense of what's going on around us). There are many benefits in reading and reading is an important skill for people. However, there are many people who dislike reading for many reasons. Reading should always be pleasurable and a good experience. There's should be no limit or constriction on what a person should read. It depends on the person. It should not be chore but a habit. For diversity, a person can read almost anything as long as it keeps teh perosn interested. reading for reading's sake can have aversive effects.
• Malaysia
21 Feb 12
It is quite interesting habit and just gaining or sharpen our knowledge by siting and read only. This habit must be blossoms in every human not by compelling.
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
What's the use of learning how to read when you don't read at all. There was a quote that I had read that "A person who haven't read any thing has no difference with someone who haven't read at all". If you'll just open your mind, you'll realize the essence of reading, Reading helps us to gain more knowledge, widens our vocabulary and a lot of experiences depending on what you had read.
• Malaysia
21 Feb 12
This what everyone should take a note and follow in their life. Every single word that he or she learn will useful later. It is associated with our daily life story, keep improved. I overwhelmed with every an article that telling a good message finally. It is must on their receptive practices.
@fantabulus (4000)
• India
27 Feb 12
This is good habit to read books but you should read daily that is not compulsory of not any rule but this is depend upon the person if they have interested then pass the time with reading books otherwise they can play the game or use any other way for pass the time.
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
20 Feb 12
I do think that we should read. I think that there's a lot to be gained from reading. You can learn new things, you can find out more about what's going on, and things like that. You can really grow quite a bit, in my opinion.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
21 Feb 12
reading is a must. It nourishes the brain plus i have read somewhere ( cannot remember the source) that it helps lessen dementia and even alzeimers ( uh sorry for the incorrect spelling lol) but yes reading is essential.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
22 Feb 12
Reading every day is something that helps keep my mind rather sharp. Then again, there are some people who don't really have the patience to reading any kind of formal book. Of course, if you really think about it, if you are on the Internet and look at any content, you are reading something in some way. Granted, it might not be the same thing as traditional reading. I just really enjoy kicking back with a good book and really enjoying it, to really unwind after a rather long day. I think that it is a good idea to read at least fifteen minutes to a half of an hour. But I do understand that reading is really is not really for everyone to say the very least. There are some people where you have to twist their arm to get them to read.
@zip12ph (179)
• Philippines
21 Feb 12
hi victorkrish, well its not really a must to read everyday, it will depend on the person as to how much they want to enhanced their learning and to know more..as for me i read everyday specially the new paper, in this way i come to know what is happening around me since i don't have time to watch the television.. have a nice one..
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
21 Feb 12
Reading could make people more knowledgeable,and people needs that.Man can be gentle and girls can be generous through reading.This is really important for us.Cause there is indeed another society in the books,isn't it? You still could find leisure in it.
@moneywinner (1864)
• Brazil
21 Feb 12
I think we always should read something everyday, no matter if it's a book or a journal. It's important because we need to be updated with the world and always learning new words.
• Philippines
27 Feb 12
Reading doesn't just enrich your vocabulary; it has other benefits, too. It opens up a new horizon, a great adventure. It keeps you informed; it also allows you to expand your imagination. By developing this as a habit, it can enhance your level of confidence to understand all types of information. Moreover, it improves your creativity,enriches your memory and it builds self-esteem. You can also develop your peaking skills by reading out loud. Another benefit of reading is that it exercises your mind, making it easier for you to focus. When we continue to read, we would have an opportunity to expand our mind. Reading is very important. You can create your own world and adventure through reading books, etc.
@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
I read because I enjoy it. I don't find it a chore. My old principal said long ago than reading everyday can help us become more knowledgeable(obviously) and keep our heads working and improve comprehension skills.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
20 Feb 12
Yes. we must read. We can learn from others reading or watching a video or a movie. Easiest way for learning--provided you like the subject is by reading--you do not depend on others. You need a book/magazine/website to read and you can do it successfully. Without reading we cannot understand forms, news etc. hence we must read.
@lil_toni (206)
20 Feb 12
It's really a must to read.We can learn and discover new things every time we read.And it's an advantage for you if you have more knowledge than other people who doesn't read a lot.It can help you finding a good job or in your everyday living like you are more aware of what is currently happening around you..
• Indonesia
20 Feb 12
The book is a window to the world, so if we diligently read, then we've opened the windows to the world, and will increase our knowledge
@no_ming (137)
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
Yeah we must do it. Reading minimum of ten is a good exercise for our mind.. We can get new ideas about things that we thought are useless. This can enhance our knowledge and we can speak to other people whoever they are because we have lots of ideas..
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
It depends on a person if he wants to read or not. If you are the person who wants to improve his writing skills and gain knowledge then you must read as much as possible if you have time. But one should also be careful of what he is reading, you are what you read. Find time to read the book of Burke Hedges entitled "Read and Grow Reach". You will appreciate how important it is to be able to read. Leaders were made, freedom has gained, all because of reading books. Even in my country, two novels fueled the revolution of my countrymen against foreign oppressor.
@mgzg11 (139)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
20 Feb 12
Interesting question is what do you consider reading? Is it just a reading of physical books and newspapers/magazines or reading a web content as well? I don't see real difference in reading book, or reading same title in PDF or some other electronic mode. Though, I must admit that I prefer books. Maybe it's because of the fact that I use to them, since there was no e-books when I was a kid. About newspapers and magazines, I don't care too much. Except some magazines with great photos, like National Geographic for example. Anyway, my point is that we all spend more than 10 minutes every day on line, and most of the time we read something.