Do You Have A Opinion On Everything?

Most people have an opinion on matters that they feel are important; less so for matters seen as insignificant.

Example: What is your opinion on the dress that Honey Boo Boo's mother wore, last episode?

Answer: What's a 'Honey Boo Boo'?
 
I normally have an opinion on many things, but don't always voice it unless asked. If it's something I know nothing about, I can't give any opinion.
 
I don't have an opinion on everything, some things don't interest me enough to warrant an opinion and others I don't know enough about to offer one
 
I have found over the years that sometimes it is best to keep my opinions to myself. If someone explains to me a difficult situation they were in and then tells me how they handled it and then asks me what's my opinion and do I think they handled it properly, I really am hesitant to give them my opinion, especially if I am in disagreement with them and they are my friend. If they are not a friend, but someone I just happen to know by working with them or meet up with at church now and then, I may be more forthcoming than I would be if it is a close friend.

Sometimes when people ask me for an opinion about a disagreement between two people after the fact, I feel trapped. Like, no matter what I say, someone is going to have hurt feelings or maybe like me just a little less than before the conversation started. It's like a friend of mine told a co-worker one time when he (my friend) disagreed with the co-worker and then started an argument with him, "If you didn't want to hear my opinion, why did you ask?" Then, they look at me and ask, "What's your opinion?"
 
Yes. I have no qualms about voicing it so some folks aren't ready for straight honesty. I do try to be somewhat tactful and also not spout off unless asked. But when asked I don't mind sharing lol.
 
I don't have an opinion on everything, but sometimes I want to feel important, or show my intense dislike of someone or something. Sometimes I want to show that I can logically discuss any subject. That one gets me into trouble sometimes because my logic isn't always logical. I often respond to others because I feel lonely and just want to talk to someone. Sometimes I hope what I am saying is a help to others. I respond likely for the same reasons we all do. So, it likely appears that I have an opinion on everything.
 
It would make no sense to have an opinion about subjects that you know nothing about. For instance, if anybody asked me anything about a football team, they'd get a blank look.
 
Sunny said:
It would make no sense to have an opinion about subjects that you know nothing about. For instance, if anybody asked me anything about a football team, they'd get a blank look.
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it depends on the question. I find I usually know a little about many subjects. For example: If the subject was football injuries, since I have a medical background, I could likely comment because for me the subject is injuries. Just because they are football injuries isn't necessarily that important. But, you are right, I likely would not participate in a discussion if I did not know anything about the subject.
 
I'm opinionated because I know a lot about some subjects, and can't stand to read what some people write on subjects of which they have minimal knowledge.

Conversely, there are some of you who write at length about subects which I know you are really familiar with, and I will stay away from such discussions

because of my limited knowledge, being unable to contrubute to the discussion.

There...am I a nice guy now?

HiDesertHal
 

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HiDesertHal said:
I'm opinionated BECAUSE I know a lot about SOME subjects, and can't stand to read what some people write on subjects of which they have minimal knowledge.

Conversely, there are some of you who write at length about subects which I know you are really familiar with, and I will stay away from such discussions because

of my limited knowledge, being unable to contrubute to the discussion.

There...am I a nice guy now?

HiDesertHal
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That brings up an interesting side to discussions were I might not have more than passing familiarity with a subject. One day I took on someone who whas clearly bullying another person. I am not someone who is easily bullied. In any case, it became obvious to me that the rhetoric of the bully was child like. So I challenged his age and he stopped trying to bully, and no longer responded to my comments. I still try to be open and admit my mistakes when called out.
 
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