If you do NOT HAPPEN TO AGREE...can you just say.."I

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understand"...(so that you are neutral????) (especially if the person is the ANGRY TYPE??)

Answer 1

It is very hard sometimes to answer question that people should know the answers to,  Especially the ones that seem so obvious.  Like I am going with a married man etc

Answer 2

lets agree that we feel differently about this

Answer 3

Funny you should say that because I do that all the time.  For example when someone is talking bad about another person and they are basically asking for my input to avoid talking bad back I just say I understand.  It's a way of staying neutral and not spreading drama.

Answer 4

With someone who thinks their opinion rules then you just say "That is really interesting, or you make a good point, or i see your perspective"

If there is room for a decent (non violent) argument then you could say "Great point, however, it has been proven that clowns who wear orange wigs are more entertaining." (it is best not to say I too much, especcially straight away as it makes it seem like you are defending your own opinion rather than just sharing something). then you could say "that's why I think that we need a clown with an orange wig at our daughter's party".

So I guess the method is acknowledge what they say "I see your point..." then add some facts or your experience that back your opinion up "but I did see thirty penguins that morning" and then state what you think "so I don't think they are endangered"

Answer 5

Try "I can see your point" and then change the subject by asking them a question.

Answer 6

Yes, definitely... I do it all the time. I refuse to argue with someone to the point of anger unless I am trying to stop them from hurting themselves or others. I usually voice my opinion once and just let it go. It's not worth it to go any further!!!

Answer 7

You have the right to say. Ok that is your opinion and I accept that but I think differently.. every person is entitled to make their own opinion known and everybody has a right to have a different opinion. If someone gets angry about that, those people will have a lot of trouble in life because not everybody will ever think the same as them and the others will tell them that they don't agree. If said in a polite way, I would stick by what I believe in. We can have different opinions... who knows who is right but that's what makes things interesting if everybody thinks the same there is nothing left to discuss.

Answer 8

Well, usually when I don't happen to agree with someone, I most likely don't understand why they look at something the way they do so I guess I wouldn't say "I understand". To be neutral, I would say something like " Although I disagree, you do have a right to your opinion".