Phrases, R
 
Question:
Avatar

The other day I saw a sign the read "Respect Others' Opinions." What is meant by respecting others opinons? How do you "respect" an opinion?

By Justin79Smith Asked Mar 26 2008 6:39AM
18
Pts
 
 
Rate Question
Answer Question Help someone!
Get the latest questions in Phrases, R
flag

Welcome to Answerbag, a community of people sharing what they know.
Sign up now to ask a question or help someone else by giving an answer!

signup now
Sort answers by: Rating | DateArrow Down
 

Top Answer out of 3

by Im Alec on Mar 26, 2008 at 6:52 am Permalink

Avatar
I would expand it to say "Respect other's right to have a different opinion". Accept that, while you do not agree with them, you are not necessarily right, and they are not necessarily fools.

If you discuss where your opinions differ, accept that they are in good fath, but probably working from different beliefs. Discuss the point until you have discovered the underlying belief upon which you differ, then stop, because you are unlikely to change their beliefs nor they yours.
7
Pts
 
 
Rate Answer
 
flag
Comments
Avatar Justin79Smith Mar, 26 2008 at 08:26 AM
Thanks.
I agree. My communications teacher told us something similar in class in that people's moral beliefs cannot be changed.
Avatar lost Apr, 19 2008 at 03:41 PM
Good answer.

Answer 2 out of 3

by JAMMco... its complicated... on Mar 26, 2008 at 6:43 am Permalink

Avatar
By not challenging the right of that person to have it. By not saying that their opinion is wrong even if we have a different one.

We can express ours, but opinions are a personal view, attitude, or appraisal, and therefore cannot be wrong, but can be different.

You may provide information to allow a person to re-evaluate their opinion, but becuase it is a representation of their personal view, we cannot say it's wrong because it is in fact an accurate portrayal of their view.
7
Pts
 
 
Rate Answer
 
flag
Comments
Avatar Justin79Smith Mar, 26 2008 at 08:26 AM
Thanks for the input.

Answer 3 out of 3

by Galeanda on Mar 26, 2008 at 7:25 am Permalink

Avatar
It means you could hold it in esteem or honor, accepting other people's opinions as being just as valid for them as yours are to you. It's a deference or courteous regard for other people's feelings. It means you will give consideration to hearing their opinion and not just brushing it off like it was worthless. It involves 'listening' to them and how they feel before you negate their opinions in any way.
4
Pts
 
 
Rate Answer
 
flag
Comments
Avatar Justin79Smith Mar, 26 2008 at 08:23 AM
Thanks
I saw this at my school and it started a 2 hour long debate between my friends and I.


Add an Answer

The other day I saw a sign the read "Respect Others' Opinions." What is meant by respecting others opinons? How do you "respect" an opinion?

How to write a good answer
Your answer:

Display answer in fixed-width font (good for tables or text diagrams)

Answers must adhere to our Terms of Use

To create links, just type the address with no HTML code. Use the Preview button at the bottom to verify.

You can edit your answer at any time.

Add Video Add Iimage


Important: Answerbag cannot guarantee the accuracy of answers submitted by members, and we recommend that you use common sense when following any advice found here. Read full disclaimer.