19 May 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungIn such cases, I always ask for proof, bearing in mind that just because someone says it's true does not make it true. Just because someone says they saw it with their own eyes does not mean it happened. Just because something was caught on film does not mean it occurred; a lot of court cases fall apart because of that false assumption.
So you're trying to have a friendly conversation with someone. This person ("Adam" ) says "X is true".
You are suspicious. X sounds like a silly rumor, or conspiracy theory, or something equally untrustworthy, but the person insists it's true. They insist and insist, trying to make you admit that it must be true.
Do you honestly admit that yo ...[text shortened]... t them by telling them they are wrong?
This is one reason I tend to avoid people.
19 May 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungWhat does small talk have to do with conversations like that? 😕
So you're trying to have a friendly conversation with someone. This person ("Adam" ) says "X is true".
You are suspicious. X sounds like a silly rumor, or conspiracy theory, or something equally untrustworthy, but the person insists it's true. They insist and insist, trying to make you admit that it must be true.
Do you honestly admit that yo ...[text shortened]... t them by telling them they are wrong?
This is one reason I tend to avoid people.
You avoid people because you don't like being social. That's fine. But don't think those of us that are social have necessarily to put up with crap or be 'dishonest' with small talk.
19 May 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungIf somene says something I know isn't true then:
So you're trying to have a friendly conversation with someone. This person ("Adam" ) says "X is true".
You are suspicious. X sounds like a silly rumor, or conspiracy theory, or something equally untrustworthy, but the person insists it's true. They insist and insist, trying to make you admit that it must be true.
Do you honestly admit that yo ...[text shortened]... t them by telling them they are wrong?
This is one reason I tend to avoid people.
If it doesn't affect me personally, I don't say anything. If he claims the moon is made of green cheese, well, let him. The sky doesn't fall down for that reason.
If it doesn't affect me personally but a friend of mine, then I defend him if neccessary. Like, "Every German is a nazi, and especially Fritz!" Then I might say, "Fritz is my friend and he's not a nazi. And you're way out of mind if you really believe this to be the truth!", or something...
If it affects me personally, then I can't be quiet. Then I tell him he's dead wrong.
But sometimes he can be wrong, and I respect him for his view nonetheless. Like in religious, political, or other matters, but I claim my right to have another view in the subject.
There don't have to be a conflict in everything, just because someone thinks differently than me.
19 May 08
Originally posted by FabianFnaswell said
If somene says something I know isn't true then:
If it doesn't affect me personally, I don't say anything. If he claims the moon is made of green cheese, well, let him. The sky doesn't fall down for that reason.
If it doesn't affect me personally but a friend of mine, then I defend him if neccessary. Like, "Every German is a nazi, and especially Fri ...[text shortened]... e to be a conflict in everything, just because someone thinks differently than me.
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19 May 08
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungI'm more than capable of saying so when I think someone is wrong, I don't practise self-restraint in that regard, and as such, always point out when people are wrong. If they remained adament about their claim, I may ask for proof, or an explanation or elaboration on the topic they seemed so certain on; and from that, explain why they were wrong, why their reasoning is flawed, or otherwise, in the unlikeliest of scenerios, admit i myself am wrong.
So you're trying to have a friendly conversation with someone. This person ("Adam" ) says "X is true".
You are suspicious. X sounds like a silly rumor, or conspiracy theory, or something equally untrustworthy, but the person insists it's true. They insist and insist, trying to make you admit that it must be true.
Do you honestly admit that yo t them by telling them they are wrong?
This is one reason I tend to avoid people.
Hell, I've had 15 minute arguments about whether or not chickens can fly with this line of thought though, I just couldn't except their line of reasoning, unless they defined the word 'flying' for me, (because you can't say something does something, unless you define what that said something is); and as such, made a fuss about definitions instead.
I love arguing, it's great. 😀
19 May 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI always let a person know that their wrong opinion is valued.. because if it wasn't for the stupid people in this world..you wouldn't know who the smart ones were.
So you're trying to have a friendly conversation with someone. This person ("Adam" ) says "X is true".
You are suspicious. X sounds like a silly rumor, or conspiracy theory, or something equally untrustworthy, but the person insists it's true. They insist and insist, trying to make you admit that it must be true.
Do you honestly admit that yo ...[text shortened]... t them by telling them they are wrong?
This is one reason I tend to avoid people.