Will you judge an opinion by the speaker?
By HuaZhao
@HuaZhao (457)
China
November 27, 2012 6:50pm CST
I found that many people's words became very popular and were regarded as wisdom because the speakers were successful. Sometimes,the words may be said by other common people. But if we hear that from the ordinary people, we would like to ignore that easily. I think that is totally wrong,we should evaluate suggestions, comments without paying attention to the speakers.
Hi, mylotters, what's your idea about that? Would you like to share your idea based on your own experience.
7 responses
@god_is_good (683)
• Philippines
28 Nov 12
You made a wonderful point right there. Truly, there are many of us who give preference to whom we listen to and the words they utter. It is a known fact that most people listen to successful people. I have had a personal experience with that. I see that and observe that everyday. People listen to successful people because they base it more on their success. I realize that the "law of attraction" is in effect, together with the "law of success" principle. People want to associate with success. If you hear a person talk about financial success but he's poor and broke, would you listen to him?
@HuaZhao (457)
• China
28 Nov 12
god_is_good,but most successful people become successful due to opportunities and implementation of remarkable. They can act quickly and effectively. However,there are lots of people who have the right opinions but lack of opportunities or implementation. That really doesn't mean their words are wrong.
@Jeffery_superman (179)
• China
2 Dec 12
People are tended to lose attention on these common words from the speakers. But if the speaker gives out some uncommon words which can be opposite to our sense or sound fresh, these will be paid highly attention by listeners.
And i always find more and more speakers become nervous when they are ready ti give a speech, because the listeners will catch every single words if some sensitive words flies out of your mouth. And the speakers will feel embarassed when they give the wrong words. I think our listeners should show our forgiveness if the speakers give the wrong words.
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
28 Nov 12
Yes. You are so true. We tend to ignore the words of an ordinary people compared to those who are in the position to talk and share their views and comments to a particular issues. We do not know that an ordinary peoples' view to a particular issue is I think more credible because he had it from his very own experiences in life, whereas a speaker, would just have been likely read it from books or other materials.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
28 Nov 12
I think that regardless of who said an opinion and we feel like it is something good or useful for us, we should be able to give a positive attitude towards it.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
28 Nov 12
There are some issues that are really specific... and a common people can say stuff about them, but they could be wrong... so I always seek an expert... I'm talking about really scientific stuff, like dentist stuff and health stuff. It's always better to consult an expert in these cases. But otherwise, about common stuff, I'm not going to believe someone more just because they are widely known and respected...
@sakurage123 (77)
• Philippines
28 Nov 12
We are not perfect and Its hard to be judgmental. I usually pay attention to the topic and not judge easily by what the speakers said.I have to see to it that everything is good and I did not offend people.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
28 Nov 12
Yes, you can even listen to the little children. Listening to their suggestions empowering them to think and making themselves assured of who they are. I listen to my students and work things out with them. If I think they suggestions or comments are ridiculous I give them back the situation let say, "What if... what do you think will happen?" Then they sort out thing that what they said or suggested was not good and realize that there are other more things they can consider. Yes, I listen to most of suggestions and of course, it is for me to take or leave it. But I never turned down suggestions.