By MICHELLE WILLSON, Editor-in-Chief
I’m a big advocate for not giving your opinion unless specifically asked for it. Do not comment on things that the person can’t automatically fix, For example weight or acne. Absolutely tell them if it is something they can fix, like if they have something in their teeth.
You don’t know how much your comment will affect them. Especially if you know it’s a touchy subject to begin with.
Opinions are absolutely to be kept to yourself unless you are asked of them. If I do not ask you if this shirt would look good on me I don’t want your opinion but if I say “what do you think about the shirt” then you can tell me what you think. there’s nothing worse than holding up a shirt to yourself and being like oh this is cute and then have someone walk by and go “that shirt is ugly”
You wouldn’t think that this is such a hard concept yet people can’t seem to keep their opinions or advice to themselves.
If you’re watching little kids play and you keep giving them ways that they could play better they get upset. They don’t care they want to play the way they want to play. And that’s just like adults. I don’t care what your opinion is if I didn’t ask for it.
Now if it’s positive it’s probably okay. If you’re trying to boost someone with your words it’s probably okay. The ones I’m specifically talking about are the unneeded negative comments that others make. Like you’re purposely trying to bring the person down.
I’ve had enough of the reverse psychology “well if you make it think like it’s their idea then it’s not bad ” no stop putting your opinions in your thoughts into other people’s heads. You don’t like someone avoid them Don’t convince everyone else to not like them let them come to that decision on their own.
I know this isn’t a great rant to end the semester on but especially when you’re around family comments get brought up old situations and fights get brought up leave those alone Don’t try to fuel to a fire that’s already put out. The holidays are stressful You don’t need to add any extra stress to them.
I hope you have a happy holidays and the stress-free new year.