Comments on: Expressing opinions

By: Douglas Woods

Douglas Woods — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:15:25 +0000

I feel that a big problem for someone with low confidence or poor self esteem is that when they give their opinion the other person may reply or put them down because of that opinion.
I have often found that if someone asks for an opinion then the best first step is to try to ellicit the other person’s opinion first. That way you have their view on the issue. You can then decide whether to agree with that view or question that view. The important thing is to remember to discuss the view not the person who holds that view.
Quite often, of course, you may not have an opinion on a subject that is being asked. Best then to simply say that you have no opinon or you have not thought about it and then ask the other person for their perspective.
This is easier than trying to make up a view on the spot. It also tends to put you in control of the conversation.

By: Saedel

Saedel — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:44:43 +0000

This post is so true and I agree with you. Thanks for sharing!

-Saedel

PS. I like the blog, looks clean, simple and organized.

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:59:28 +0000

Hey David,
Found you over at Aaron’s blog.
You have a great Blog.
Craig

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:38:43 +0000

My wife struggles with this, and since she does she tends to get walked on by her family. I’ll have to tell her to read this!

Nice article, you’ve been stumbled!

By: Priscilla Palmer

Priscilla Palmer — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:37:50 +0000

I have just started a list of out standing personal development bloggers. I added you to my original top 5 list. I am asking that each of you add your favorites too. Please, carry it on and add to the list.