Have you ever betrayed your beliefs because of Peer pressure?

Question

Have you ever verbally agreed with the beliefs of those around to gain acceptance when in your heart you know you really do not agree?

Answer 1

When I was younger, yes. I didn't have the proofs to backup what I believed. As a grew and learned, I stopped giving in to peer presure because I could backup what I believe in. Conviction makes a big difference.

Answer 2

Our society is a necessity but at times it becomes very cruel . although we all have some personal beliefs and we are free to follow them but society sets a limit. and  sometimes people are bound to suppress their original bent of mind to be accepted by the society.

But in my case it is different.....when any such situation occurs i neither oppose nor agree with it.......i prefer to remain quiet.....and follow my beliefs in my way ....without letting others know it....and after sometime i find people following me.....

Answer 3

no...

i was submissive..i wudn't argue alot for my stake..i was lil timid too...but very very sure of myself and extremely independent.

i can take no credit for that...it was becoz of God's blessing primarily that i was never hesitant abt my views...and also becoz of the beautiful way in which i was brought up by my family...i was encouraged alot...appreciated for my uniqueness always....

i always stated my views firmly even if it went against my best of frendz....though i hated to quarrel...so i wud either change the topic or leave the place....

Answer 4

Yes, sadly I do it alot.  I want everyone to like me and to just blend in.  I really need to grow out of that.

Answer 5

Not for a very very long time.  Sometimes I will keep silent about my views if I am uncertain about the mix of the group.  It never pays to stick out in a new group.