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re: Do you always correct people when you know they are wrong about something?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:10 pm to Ellis Dee
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:10 pm to Ellis Dee
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depends on the intelligence level of said person. sometimes, the best thing to do is shake your head, have a laugh to yourself, and walk away because there is no winning with dumbasses.
If I didn't practice that here, my post count would be 50,000 at least.
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:13 pm to ChewyDante
Depends on how wrong they are and in the situation. One on one convo, in your case I would definitely correct him because 10 miles is ridiculous.
The other day someone told me 1 in 12 babies born to women over 35 have down syndrome. Sounded way high to me so I called him out, we looked it up and it was 1 in 350. People gotta have common sense when they start throwing out facts
The other day someone told me 1 in 12 babies born to women over 35 have down syndrome. Sounded way high to me so I called him out, we looked it up and it was 1 in 350. People gotta have common sense when they start throwing out facts
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:46 pm to TheIndulger
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Depends on how wrong they are and in the situation. One on one convo, in your case I would definitely correct him because 10 miles is ridiculous.
This was my dilemma. 10 miles is just way off and it almost seemed like the decent thing to do so he wouldn't go around claiming that in front of others. However, I didn't want to make him feel silly for being so incredibly off. And the US isn't using SKS's in Afghanistan.
I opted not to correct him after my initial hint at him being mistaken had fallen on deaf ears. But it reminded me of the tug of war I always have with myself in similar situations.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:53 pm to ChewyDante
Depends...
If others are listening and appear to be accepting what is being said, I will to avoid spreading ignorance.
If it's a one on one discussion and the person is not trying to claim a "win" with their error, I won't say anything.
If others are listening and appear to be accepting what is being said, I will to avoid spreading ignorance.
If it's a one on one discussion and the person is not trying to claim a "win" with their error, I won't say anything.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:53 pm to ChewyDante
You're wrong about starting this thread!
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:58 pm to ChewyDante
The curvature of the earth would not allow you to see a person 10 miles away, not to mention the guy would need a telescope on top of the gun just to be able to make out a person. The projectile would take somewhere between 5-10 seconds to reach the person and the shooter would have to take into account the corales (sp) effect. Conclusion--> the guy you were talking to is an idiot.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:03 pm to ChewyDante
It is something I have been working on for like 10 years because nobody likes a know-it-all but it's hard not to correct people. In this case I would have absolutely corrected him, 10 miles is just ridiculous!
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quote]Obviously with personal relationships it's a less awkward spot to be put in, so I'm mainly referring to people you aren't particularly close with. [/quote]
I am more likely to correct people I am not close to because I don't give a shite what they think about me.
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quote]Obviously with personal relationships it's a less awkward spot to be put in, so I'm mainly referring to people you aren't particularly close with. [/quote]
I am more likely to correct people I am not close to because I don't give a shite what they think about me.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:06 pm to Sampson
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No point in making someone feel retarded.
I usually say something like "I used to think the same thing until my friend googled it and showed me I was wrong" or something like that. It helps them feel better about it in my experience.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:08 pm to lsu480
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I am more likely to correct people I am not close to because I don't give a shite what they think about me.
Then why correct them?
I just don't have the need to "be right."
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:10 pm to ChewyDante
Yes, because with me it happens so very little that I'm right .....
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:16 pm to ChewyDante
quote:I usually give folks a pass when they say something that's a bit "out there" on the off chance they may be right. That said, I had a friend that swore the Mississippi River was 5 miles wide at the I-10 bridge in BR. I just had to call him on that stupidity (wasn't the first time he'd said stuff like that) and laid $5 on it. I hauled his arse in a car and we drove over the bridge. It was .5 miles bank to bank.
Do you always correct people when you know they are wrong about something?
Also, I deplore people who have to correct just because they can. Keeping quiet can be tactful, especially in an important conversation/meeting - when it's obvious it was a simple mis-speak.
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:19 pm to Artie Rome
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Then why correct them? I just don't have the need to "be right."
Because I want to? Also, it's not always about "being right".
BTW- I have noticed that you constantly argue with people on here so I think you do feel the need to "be right". I don't know whose alter you are for sure but you are quickly becoming the most obnoxious poster on TD. I really don't see you lasting long here if you keep it up.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:23 pm to ChewyDante
No. Not always...I have to make damn sure I know wtf I'm talking about before I go there. I actually had an argument with someone who actually believed the moon didn't have gravity however, some people you simply can't make them be objective. It's like beating your head against the wall...pointless. It's better not to associate with these.
I found this quote the other day and absolutely love it.. "I can only give you information, I can't understand it for you". Just found it funny.
however, some people you simply can't make them be objective. It's like beating your head against the wall...pointless. It's better not to associate with these. I found this quote the other day and absolutely love it.. "I can only give you information, I can't understand it for you". Just found it funny.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:27 pm to tigerpawl
Keeping quiet is absolutely a strategy...not just in my field ( sales, marketing), but in relationships etc. it's a double edge though. Some people are weary of those that would like to remain mysterious.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:28 pm to ChewyDante
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Do you sometimes just bite your tongue and allow a coworker or associate to be wrong about something when it's a relatively insignificant matter or do you always insist on correcting them?
The mark of a true genius is convincing everyone else that you're not.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:28 pm to ChewyDante
No I'm not a narcissist. I don't feel the need to correct people unless they have an extremely ignorant opinion on something.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:30 pm to ChewyDante
Depends if I like them or not...if I don't I let them continue
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:32 pm to TxTiger82
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The mark of a true genius is convincing everyone else that you're not.
Nice quote...I just hate people that think they know it all. There is tactful corrective criticism... Then there is pompous know it all's. Mother frickers on here that insist on correcting grammar is a good one.
Somehow that inflates their sense of purpose and self worth. Such miserable piles of dung...
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:37 pm to dreaux
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Nice quote
Ha thanks man. I just made it up. Life lessons from chess. It is much easier to execute your strategy if your opponent thinks he or she is winning.
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