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For the avoidance of doubt... Yes... I definitely have an opinion... |
| Prompt: "Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper." Robert Frost. Is what Robert Frost says true for you? What makes you lose your temper? *** To me education isn't an ability. It's a process, and it has little to do with the ability not to lose your temper or listen to alternative opinions. Though I will admit education certainly helps to hone that skill or ability - if it's actually taught - at least on the surface. I know plenty of educated, "successful" people who are incapable of listening to other's opinions - especially if they differ from their own. They can hold their temper fine, mostly because they are set on their opinion being the "right" one, and have no intention of listening to anyone else's. I also think most people fail miserably at listening. I don't think they know what the word means. Don't get me wrong, they hear just fine, but they are not listening. They're not empathising, or considering a different perspective. I can't count the number of times I've been in a conversation and have been interrupted, talked over and then paraphrased incorrectly - only to be told my interpretation of what I've said is incorrect. "No, random stranger, please continue telling me what I mean, instead of asking me to clarify it. You clearly know more about what I'm thinking than me." Generally, I love a good debate. It's fun. I might not agree with you. I might think your logic is flawed. I may agree with some of what you said and not others, but generally, I have no desire for you to have the same opinions or thoughts as me. To be honest, that would terrify me because I know what goes on in my head... I also don't need to have the same political or religious view as you to respect you, or consider you a friend. I will however judge you on your behaviour and actions... People who can't separate their beliefs or opinions from their ability to accept others is what makes me lose my temper. I wouldn't say I have a short fuse or a overly fiery temper.... others might... and they are entitled to their opinions. I am however unforgiving and lack patience. I wont hold a grudge or anything like that - but I am well equipped to make you null and void in my life. You're there... but you aren't important enough to make me care. |
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