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by Ktana4 on December 15th, 2006

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Is there a polite way of not giving your opinion to a friend who really wants it?

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  • by tomsims on December 15th, 2006

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    Here are some possibilities:

    "You know, John, that is a very thought provoking question and I'd like to give it some more thought before I commit to an answer. Thanks for asking."

    "You know a lot of people have different opinions about that. What do you think? .... ( their answer) ... I see, I see. Well, you do have a point. Hmmmmm ...."

    "I go back and forth on that one. I can see both sides."

    "Let me get back to you on that one."

    "It doesn't matter what I think. What counts is what you think."

    Don't say, "You wouldn't want to know my opinion on that." - That will make them so curious that they will never leave you alone.

    Better: "You know, I don't really have a strong opinion on that at the moment."

    or ...

    "It depends on the day of the week."

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