Advice.
By Judy Story
@jstory07 (137351)
Roseburg, Oregon
July 25, 2024 11:39pm CST
Advice is when you ask someone about their opinion. And that person tells you what they think. You can either take the advise or choose to not take the advise.
A friend of mine asked for my advice and than she did not take it and was sorry that she did not. She asked me why I just said it was up to you to decide what to do. Why would I get mad at her she did what she thought was right and ended up paying double for it. I certainly will never brag or say I told you so. In the end it was her decision on what to do.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Jul
Advice is just that. You either take it or you don't. You're choice. Looks like perhaps she wanted to blame someone else because it didn't turn out well.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Jul
@jstory07 ......I'm sure she has learned more about who you are now.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jul
That can be a hard place to be in for sure.
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@Shivram59 (33384)
• India
26 Jul
Everybody has their own opinion.To take or not to take our advice depends on them..We should accept their decision gladly.One of my friends advised me to have a grocery store.I pondered over it for a month and finally concluded he was right.Now I have a grocery store of my own and I earn more than twice my celery as a job holder.
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@Shivram59 (33384)
• India
27 Jul
@jstory07 Yes;it was a very good advice.I'm grateful to him.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
26 Jul
Actually, to advise is to OFFER your opinion and expertise. ADVICE is what is sought out for someone seeking more information. Sorry. I could not resist correcting the misspelling of the word. lol
As for advice in general, what I find is that people are most of the time not looking for ADVICE. They are looking for AGREEMENT or CONFIRMATION. It is what it is.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
27 Jul
A lady in the thrift shop today asked my advice about a shirt she wanted to buy. Her shopping partner would not give an opinion, I guess. In fact her friend even showed me what she was buying and ask what I thought.
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@jstory07 (137351)
• Roseburg, Oregon
27 Jul
I never like giving advice on clothes. What someone else likes might be ugly to you.
@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
26 Jul
You aren't her parent and she is not your child. What were you supposed to do? IF she ever asks for advice again, tell her you will only give it if she promises not to get mad about it..if it doesn't work, or if she decides to do something different.
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@allknowing (132209)
• India
27 Jul
"I told you so" saying this is not in good taste.
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
26 Jul
You are right. Offering advice is only your opinion but it's up to the person to follow it or not.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
26 Jul
That unfortunately was her choice. Have a good weekend.
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@dgobucks226 (34957)
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26 Jul
One good thing about advice... if it's from someone you know it's free! And you can take it or leave it
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
26 Jul
Been there, done that! I used to give advices when asked and very less times I observed they do those things. But then , we can be happy we gave them our thoughts and our logic . I have also seen loss due to not taking action in right time and would later tell me , they should have followed my advice . There are also been times , when people are not looking for advice but rather sympathy and no action or advice. Plus, when we do advice , we should know all facts ,ese it would sound like we are total strangers to the scnaerio and the person. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Jul
Yes best not to say I told you so..you are right.
I love that photo Judy.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul
Her choice even though you advised her a better option she chose a different path. Not your fault or responsibility.
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@Courtlynn (67094)
• United States
27 Jul
I am the same, now. But used to get mad if people didn't take my advice after asking for it
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@everwonderwhy (7131)
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28 Jul
When people tell me things, I strongly refrain from giving neither advise nor opinion, even if/when they ask for my opinion.
Usually, they just want someone to listen and hear.
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@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
26 Jul
You've done your part. The decision is hers.
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