We have opinions on almost everything. Opinions are based on beliefs and values and ideas, they are personal and surprise, not everyone is going to agree with you and your opinion. Lately, I think people have been confused on what it is to have an opinion. Just because you have one doesn't mean you're right, but it also doesn't mean you're wrong. Opinions aren't always fact based, and even when they are some people still aren't going to agree with you. That is why opinions are a tricky subject to talk about, but I'm going to try.
1. What is the definition of opinion?
Google says that an opinion is a view or judgement formed about something, and that the view or judgment made is not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
2. Why should we form opinions?
Having an opinion is important because beliefs and ideas lead to conversation which can lead to new beliefs and ideas. It's important to have an open mind and take in other's opinions. Some opinions are going to conflict with yours and that is perfectly okay. If we all think alike then we would be living in an extremely boring world.
3. Why it's okay to not agree with someone else's opinion.
I stated that it's important to take in and have an open mind to other's opinions, but you don't have to agree with them. While it's sometimes hard to acknowledge that someone has a different view than you, it is important to realize people have different ideas because they aren't you. There are 7 billion plus people on Earth and believe me when I say a large percentage of those people are going to have differing opinions on subjects. It's perfectly okay and normal to not agree with someone else's opinions.
4. Don't become offended if someone disagrees with your personal opinion.
Accept that others have a different view, appreciate their idea and move on. Even though you might sway some people with a strong opinion, other's are held strong in their own and will strongly disagree.
5. Choose your battles: Know the difference between an argument and an exchange of ideas in opinion.
Opinions shouldn't bring about a negative reaction, although sometimes they do. Opinions should bring about good conversation, exchanging ideas is always a positive. Building on ideas you already have is what growing intellectually is all about. Expand your mind, don't waste time arguing on who is right and who is wrong because technically no one is wrong, that's the thing about opinions.
I think I covered the topic of opinion pretty well, but that's my opinion. I'll let you form your own.
