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Just a Thought…
I’ve decided to say my piece. If you agree, good, of you don’t, fine, it’s just something that came to mind while perusing this section over the last few days.
Time and time again I’ve seen people post stories and of course videos of things that they’ve done behind the wheel, that while they probably enjoyed it, it probably could be categorized as a foolish. The reason I use the word foolish is covers so many situations.
fool•ish (fū'lĭsh)
adj.
1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment; silly: foolish remarks.
2. Resulting from stupidity or misinformation; unwise: a foolish decision.
3. Arousing laughter; absurd or ridiculous: a foolish grin.
4. Immoderate or stubborn; unreasonable: foolish pride; foolish love.
5. Embarrassed; abashed: I feel foolish telling you this.
6. Insignificant; trivial: spent all their money on foolish little knickknacks.
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While we may disagree with what this hypothetical individual has done, and we might think they don’t understand the consequences of their action, or think they are just bad drivers, time and time again I see people choose one of the least effective means of voicing their concern. This is of course name calling and put downs. Whether you have studied psychology or just know how people generally react to things, you probably know that this approach is probably going to just alienate the individual who has sparked your concerns or is going to anger them. Either way they are almost definitely not going to take anything you say to heart, and probably will just respond defensively and be angered with you rather then possibly even for a split second thinking about what they have done.
Now obviously the internet is a place where people are able to voice their opinions with complete freedom, but I think especially in this category of this forum it might be advantageous to voice your concerns in a tactful way so the person who you believe has done something foolish is more likely to be receptive to what you have to say.
Anyhow I just wanted to get that off my chest, so if you want to write it off as the crazy rambling of a hippy that’s fine. But thanks for reading it anyway.
I’ve decided to say my piece. If you agree, good, of you don’t, fine, it’s just something that came to mind while perusing this section over the last few days.
Time and time again I’ve seen people post stories and of course videos of things that they’ve done behind the wheel, that while they probably enjoyed it, it probably could be categorized as a foolish. The reason I use the word foolish is covers so many situations.
fool•ish (fū'lĭsh)
adj.
1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment; silly: foolish remarks.
2. Resulting from stupidity or misinformation; unwise: a foolish decision.
3. Arousing laughter; absurd or ridiculous: a foolish grin.
4. Immoderate or stubborn; unreasonable: foolish pride; foolish love.
5. Embarrassed; abashed: I feel foolish telling you this.
6. Insignificant; trivial: spent all their money on foolish little knickknacks.
(Thank you www.answers.com)
While we may disagree with what this hypothetical individual has done, and we might think they don’t understand the consequences of their action, or think they are just bad drivers, time and time again I see people choose one of the least effective means of voicing their concern. This is of course name calling and put downs. Whether you have studied psychology or just know how people generally react to things, you probably know that this approach is probably going to just alienate the individual who has sparked your concerns or is going to anger them. Either way they are almost definitely not going to take anything you say to heart, and probably will just respond defensively and be angered with you rather then possibly even for a split second thinking about what they have done.
Now obviously the internet is a place where people are able to voice their opinions with complete freedom, but I think especially in this category of this forum it might be advantageous to voice your concerns in a tactful way so the person who you believe has done something foolish is more likely to be receptive to what you have to say.
Anyhow I just wanted to get that off my chest, so if you want to write it off as the crazy rambling of a hippy that’s fine. But thanks for reading it anyway.