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How To: Responding to Someone With a Different Opinion Than You

Let's learn to respect one another rather than put each other down.

Ashlynn West
Jul 27, 2016
The Ohio State University
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How To: Responding to Someone With a Different Opinion Than You
Jason Easley

There are many different views and opinions that people have about the presidential candidates this year. With the presidential election coming up quickly, it seems as though some people have forgotten the correct way to respond to those with difference in opinions. Some are strong Trump supporters, while others are on Hillary Clinton's side. Regardless of whether you are a Republican or Democrat, here's a list of Do's and Dont's if someone disagrees with your political opinion.

1. Do... respect other's opinions

If you respect my opinion than I will respect yours.

2. Don't... bash someone for thinking differently than you

Let's understand that not everyone will agree with you and your views.

3. Do... be open to hearing other people's side of the story

Allow people to explain their side of the story instead of trying to shut them down right away.

4. Don't... make fun of someone because they disagree with you

Meet Tom. Tom is a Hillary Clinton supporter.

Meet Sarah. Sarah is a Donald Trump supporter.

DO:

Tom: "Hi, I'm Tom and I support Hillary Clinton."

Sarah: "Hi Tom. I'm Sarah and I support Donald Trump."

Tom: "I disagree with your decision, but I respect your right of choice."

Sarah: "Thank you. I have a different opinion than you, but I respect your right of choice as well."

DON'T:

Sarah: "Hi, I'm Sarah and I support Donald Trump."

Tom: "Hi Sarah. I'm Tom and I think your opinion is absolute trash. I can't believe how stupid you are."

Don't be like Tom.

DO:

Sarah: "I don't like Hillary Clinton."

Tom: "I don't like Donald Trump."

Sarah: "I understand you feel differently than I do and I respect that."

Tom: "We have different views than one another, but that's okay."

DON'T:

Tom: "I don't like Donald Trump."

Sarah: "I can't believe your opinion is different than mine. If you don't agree with me than you're completely wrong."

Don't be like Sarah.

To bash on someone because of their political views would be like yelling at someone for having a different favorite color than you. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and we need to stop being so hateful to one another just because our views may be different than someone else.


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