Have you ever wondered what the difference is between having an opinion and being opinionated? Well, I actually never really gave it a thought till today because everyone has an opinion about any and everything. We form opinions through living, knowledge, and experiencing things and very often we like to share those opinions. They are our thoughts and ideas so we can think what we want, but not everyone may want to hear them. Just because someone has an opinion doesn’t make it right, but if it can be verified it then becomes a fact and not and opinion.
When someone is opinionated they have very strong views and are usually very vocal when sharing their opinions and they certainly always believe that they are right. Many are very unreasonable and stubborn and will not even consider the idea that their opinion might be wrong. I tend to shy away from this type of person because there is no give and take and it doesn’t matter what subject you bring up believe me they have an opinion and according to them it’s the only one that should be considered.
When I worked in the salon I was often asked my opinion about color and what I thought would look good with their skin tone or which cut I thought would be suitable for them and since they valued my knowledge they usually accepted my opinion. We would discuss the options and of course if they still had their heart set on a certain cut which I knew wouldn’t be flattering I didn’t try to over ride what they wanted because in the end the only opinion that mattered was the clients.
I have many opinions, but if I admire someone then I will always listen to theirs and I can easily let go of some opinions that I have formed, I can be flexible and I’m not narrow minded. There are only a few that I stubbornly hold on to and no one could ever convince me they are wrong, but those I keep to myself and never share them. I really don’t think of myself as being an opinionated person because sometimes depending on what they are talking about I have no opinion what so ever so I offer nothing and make it easy on myself by nodding my head.
in my opinion, opinions can sometimes be like religious beliefs, then i run away as fast as I can!
I agree with you o.d. I have my own truths about religion and those I would not compromise because someone wanted to testify to me, I always make a quick exit.
I agree with you – this was a great post!
Would you be interested in a link exchange with my newest blog? It sure could use a little link-love to get up and running and I really enjoy and admire your blog.
IKathy,
I will exchange links with you. There are few that I have links with and I will add you to my blogroll page just give me the anchor text you want me to use. You can use any for mine….Jude