Flaunting knowledge.

Question

i think it isn't a good thing to correct people when you know the truth, even if they are completely wrong. my friend seems to think it isn't degrading to correct people often. whats ur opinion?

Answer 1

Depends on exactly what you're correcting.

If they made a spelling error, then correcting them is fine.

If they have the "wrong" outlook on life, that's their experience.

Answer 2

It depends on your demeanor and on the subject at hand. Some things you should just let slide, especially if it might hurt the other person's feelings to be corrected. Only if the subject is important and mutual understanding is necessary should you take the time to correct someone.

Answer 3

I agree with Stephen C.

Answer 4

Your friend is compensating for poor self-esteem.  Those who know do not talk and those who talk do not know.  And everyone is right in their own mind, so question why your friend trys to impose her/his version of reality on others.

Answer 5

It's only degrading if you say it in an "I think I'm better than you" way.

If you're simply pointing out the facts, that's not degrading. That's helping them learn new things.

Answer 6

Why, I agree!

Nath

Answer 7

it depends on what kind of truth

if it is a serious subject, by all means correct - it may save a life, alter a bad decision, etc.

but something trivial (fashion, music, silverware...) it probably wont matter as much

Answer 8

Philosophy is the art of thinking. Not answering questions right, or wrong.  It is an opinion that I have about something.  Thus, in my universe, I'm correct.  Spelling mistakes are worse. Peas, piece and peace all sound the same, but their meaning is further apart than the man in the moon is from your uncles, nephew.

Peace.

Answer 9

I think the way that you correct someone makes a big difference. And what it is that you're correcting. Personally I'm always grateful when someone corrects me in a constructive way. Why would someone want to stay wrong about something?

Answer 10

If it is one worthy of respect then we are honoured for their diligence in correcting any perceived errors. If it is the discourteous actions of a troll, then it follows we are less inclined to be receptive to the unsolicited and rudely administered advice. And such insolence may be disregarded as contemptible contention.

Flaunting knowledge presented in almost prose like form is a delight to the ears of the gathered fraternity. If it appears les so, it is wise to remove oneself from the situation or exposure to such ill considered vitriol.

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Answer 11

I agree with Stephen. Whether or not I correct others depends on the circumstances but I'm not very good at it at this point. So many are so easily upset - if I'm familiar with a person's level of pride I can usually get the job done. But if I'm not, I just leave it alone unless it is interfering with the task at hand.

Beliefs are another matter. Outside the proper venue, I leave them alone unless they are insistent about wanting my views. Fortunately, they seldom insist more than once.

Answer 12

Ralph waldo emerson said that to tell someone the truth maybe offensive at first yet later they will respect you for it. So i would say its your intentions in why you corrected them that would be rude and degrading, possibly.