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Brandon Alsup's avatar

If someone is “playing devils advocate” they are actually just sharing their own opinion. - this is dangerous assumption here. Thought exercises exploring the other side of a topic is an important part of having well rounded and considered position.

Dylan's avatar

This is true. Context matters. I do find when people say “may I play devils advocate for a moment” they are perhaps more than just an advocate. However when it’s phrased as “but perhaps we should also consider the other side” then it is more in earnest.

Dan Lewis's avatar

picky eater one is wrong and bizarre assumption 🤔

Antonio's avatar

I agree. I’m a picky eater myself, but there aren’t a lot of other things I’m picky about.

Frans Leo's avatar

How old are you Dylan?

Dylan's avatar

Old enough to party.

Rochelle Stewart's avatar

"If someone is “playing devils advocate” they are actually just sharing their own opinion."

They might just want you to see the other side or encourage you to take a more balanced view. They may also be unsure what side they fall on and looking to discuss further or even to sound out your opinion.

Dylan's avatar

true. this was discussed in another comment. I probably painted with too broad a brush on that one.

Tramsmatt's avatar

I enjoyed this, don't agree with all but that's ok. Thanks.

Dylan's avatar

I agree. That is okay 🫶

Georgia's avatar

Every single one of these hit

Monjola's avatar

literally 'Don’t buy clothes because they look good on a model. You are not a model. Buy clothes because you saw someone on the street look good in them. You are someone on the street.' is literally a bar

j!!!!'s avatar

i am often trying to impart my hard-earned wisdom to my younger brother and cousins but feel like nobody is helping ME out so thanks for your service to the village.

Southfield Legend's avatar

Fuck people disagreeing I like this post.

Dylan's avatar

who disagreed?

Ahuoiza's avatar

Awesome read!

the confused muse's avatar

Some good advice

hempdrunk's avatar

nawt bad:

Luke Small's avatar

The world isn’t made up of good guys and bad guys. Everyone is just trying to do what they think is best.

not sure this one makes sense in the wake of the Epstein files

Dylan's avatar

Idk who/what that is. Is this a show?

Hassan's avatar

“Enjoy the life you have right now because it might not get any better.” — life has its high, low, and neutral moments, I don’t believe it only ever gets worse outside of exceptional cases.

Hassan's avatar

With that said, I have no problem with the other 44 points I think they’re all rooted in reality and make sense…. Excellent post overall ❤️

Dylan's avatar

Thanks for reading! My point on that one may not have been clear. But it was more about enjoy the life you have right now, don’t wait to enjoy it until X Y or Z happens because those things may not happen. And if you enjoy the now and then life gets better it will feel like total icing on the cake.

Hoohtenanny's avatar

Be happy for this moment, for this moment is your life. --Omar Khayyám

write-ups by vipul's avatar

better and better 🔥🤌🏻

Jameson Anders's avatar

If someone uses periods instead of commas. They are a psychopath.

Dylan's avatar

what about europeans when denoting between euros and cents?