I don’t mean to get all philosophical, but I think there are some sayings that are just created to help people live. I’m talking about phrases that make you think, wow… that’s deep, that really makes sense… like it’s not the end result that matters, it’s how you get there. I’m not saying this isn’t true, but I am saying it helps people get through their lives. I was just watching a movie called Donnie Brasco. In this movie, there are two main characters, portrayed by Johnny Depp and Al Pacino. Al Pacino is filmed in a way such that he seems like a good guy, but in reality (moviality, in the movie), he is a mobster. In the end of the movie (it is up to interpretation, so I’m not actually giving anything away) something bad happens to him, but since we’ve watched the entire movie learning to love Al Pacino, we are forced to come up with a reason something bad happens. I think that a lot of sayings were created because of this.
The terms I think, I believe, and in my opinion, are completely unnecessary. If you’re saying it, it’s implied that you think it. There is no need to say the obvious. You wouldn’t say pass me the orange carrots or I’d like some alcoholic rum, so why would you say I think that sharks are the best animals (sharks are pretty great though). It would be one thing to say, it’s a scientifically proven fact that sharks are the best animals, but otherwise, it’s just an opinion. The only time that you need to specify is when it isn’t your opinion. That said, I won’t stop using these terms.
i think that if you stop using those terms then you sound too opinionated, and by saying 'in my opinion' you are making sure that people aren't taking what you say as fact. I've gotten into a lot of arguments because i didn't clarify that it was solely my opinion. for example, if you don't agree with the health care bill, you are more likely to get in an argument if you say that health care sucks, than if you say in my opinion health care sucks.
ReplyDeleteTouche... in that case, I propose all people become more understanding of the way that I think and talk and before they get angry at me they should ask me to explain myself.
ReplyDeletebut maybe you should explain yourself before they get angry...
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