We can agree to disagree, but we don’t need to be disagreeable.
You simply be emotionally fine with someone having a different opinion than you. It’s easily done so long as you have a clear understanding of what facts are vs. beliefs and opinions.
Having someone disagree with you doesn’t mean anything. People disagree when they’ve had different life experiences and there is nothing wrong with that.
If we respect someone, they can think as they like without us needing it to be different. Instead of being offended we can be curious.
Why do you think this way?
What experience validates this opinion for you?
Some people simply cannot relate to your experience and the quicker you become comfortable with that the quicker you can begin to enjoy people who aren’t exactly like you.
Which is everybody.
We both have different opinions. You believe you are right. I believe I am right. We have discussed it and neither of us will change our opinion. But we are friends, there is no sense falling out because we have a difference of opinion.
And so we agree to disagree. Respect each other’s opinion.
By acknowledging people have the right to their own opinion?
You don’t have to agree with them, and they don’t have to agree with you. You can accept this and just go on your way. You don’t HAVE to work to change their opinion.
A tactful response goes something like this:
I have a different perspective on this subject. Then you continue on with your opinion or set of facts.
You want to be as non-confrontational as possible.
Someone who WANTS to hear another point of view will graciously allow you to speak.
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Thank you …. If you are conversing with an argumentative type, just keep quiet and smile nicely.
Not sure if I answered the question appropriately or not.
I’ve heard the phrase “we agree to disagree” but it always leaves me wondering.
Neither of us will change our opinion. But we are friends, there is no sense falling out because we have a difference of opinion. And so we agree to disagree. Respect each other’s opinion.
By acknowledging people have the right to their own opinion?
If you and someone you love have a difference of opinion on something, maybe its beset to let it stay that way. Respect each other’s right to believe what you believe.
You don’t have to agree with them and they don’t have to agree with you.
You can accept this and just go on your way. You don’t HAVE to work to change their opinion.
There isn’t no difference that can’t be conquered,
Except for those that are rooted in inhumanity.
A bigot’s emphasis on their supremacy over others, Is not a difference in opinion but clinical insanity.
Nobody is inferior to nobody in this world of ours, Except for those who think of others as such.
Neither ancestry nor luxury defines a character, Conduct alone defines character, above all fuss.
Do you want to add a word or two?
To “agree to disagree” means to acknowledge that we are not likely to reach agreement. It means we’ll stop trying to convince each other and move on.
Here’s a non-ethics example. I like chocolate ice cream. Maybe you like vanilla. Maybe you’ll try to convince me that vanilla is better, and I’ll try to tell you how great chocolate is.
But at some point, we’ll realize that’s silly, and we’ll just get comfortable with disagreeing over this, peacefully. We’ll agree to disagree.
Suppose you and I have strong, but differing, opinions on a subject. We can argue and argue indefinitely, with neither of us changing his opinion. In such a situation there is a risk of damaging or destroying our friendship.
Your comments…..
Why should you agree to disagree?
The reason is because human beings as a whole are all of individually unique.
As such we are all entitled to our own opinions within our limits and boundaries. No two individuals will feel the exact same regarding a given situation.
To ensure mutual respect and application of imperative principles and values which humankind follow. It is important that each person is able to voice their opinion.
The method of agree to disagree enables this whilst preventing conflict of interest.
Sometimes you just aren’t going to agree on a topic.
So, you agree to disagree and not talk about it. My girlfriend and I agree to disagree on the use of pesticides and herbicides. My yard and home my rules, her yard and home her rules. It’s not a hard limit with either of us.
Now there are things that are deal breakers or hard limits. What those are up to you. I will caution you against having a long list of them though. It ends up you have nothing to talk about with anyone because you are so offended by everything. Its a lonely life that way.
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