Important phrases we all need to be willing to learn & use as we grow in our own wisdom:
1. In light of the new information, I have changed my mind.
2. Oh I did not know that before, I guess I was wrong.
3. From the evidence provided, I need to re-think my opinon.
4. I never thought of it that way.
5. I can no longer support my own opinion, I do not know why I thought that way.
6. You make a strong argument, I need to consider this new information.
These are wise. I totally agree.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the COVID cocoon, too.
(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!
Very wise words - there are a lot of high profile people that would do well to take these on board at the moment!
ReplyDeleteThese are SO important!
ReplyDeleteAmen. I like to think I can do those. I certainly try :)
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more ... could you forward this to Downing Street, please ...
ReplyDeleteI do most of these when appropriate.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's hard to back down from a strongly held opinion but listening to another's point of view is never a wasted exercise. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose are good phrases to know and use when appropriate! :)
ReplyDeleteIt’s a good list and sometimes hard to follow in this opinionated and divided world.
ReplyDeleteDuring all the Covid denial by certain people, I learned to use #4 as my standard response to nonsense. "That's a thought!" has become a go-to. Otherwise, I am usually pretty good about giving credit to a persuasive argument.
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