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Old 08-29-2010, 03:16 PM
 
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I do, and reasoned ones also. Does this make me bad, or simply knowledgeable?
I don't think it makes you either. Having an opinion does mean you have knowledge. It may mean that you talk too much, however.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Heading Northwest In Nevada
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When I was single and since I've been married......I almost ALWAYS have an opinion on things. Just my personality and my wife likes it. She has told me many times "at least your not boring!". Some people "speak" about things while others simply "think" in their minds. A lot of people who don't "speak" about things don't like confrontations with others.
What gets me is people who go to a meeting and just sit and listen even when the person putting on the meetings says "any comments before we close this meeting?". Some people have comments, but don't say them, but later complain about certain things.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:17 PM
 
Location: Nashville, Tn
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Is it odd not to date somebody who has no opinions/beliefs?
It's beyond odd. I would have no interest in any woman whose mental abilities were similar to those of a side of baked beans.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:22 PM
 
Location: 39 20' 59"N / 75 30' 53"W
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Perhaps, but my first impression was one of dumbness.
Who was dumb you or the women....It doesn't mean she doesn't have an opinion...not everyone can eat and talk at the same time.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:30 PM
 
Location: Nashville, Tn
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Who was dumb you or the women....It doesn't mean she doesn't have an opinion...not everyone can eat and talk at the same time.
You've got a good point there, even if the woman was a genius it would be a complete turnoff to have to observe the efforts of her wagging tongue while she was busily chewing food.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:33 PM
 
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It's beyond odd. I would have no interest in any woman whose mental abilities were similar to those of a side of baked beans.
Just because this person didn't feel like offering opinions in a group setting doesn't mean they have the IQ of a floor lamp or that they are like that at home as well.

Maybe the person was just quiet; maybe they had no interest in the topic(s) being discussed; maybe they thought another person's opinion was asinine and didn't want offend. Or, maybe they just didn't feel like talking.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:34 PM
 
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I don't think it makes you either. Having an opinion does mean you have knowledge. It may mean that you talk too much, however.
True. However, I take time to research and validate my own opinions on things.

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Sometimes when I'm with a group of people they may be talking about stuff I absolutely have no interest in or know anything about.
This is true, which is why I said a possible reason.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:36 PM
 
Location: Wherever women are
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Samston needs to find a date, first. Don't count your hens before they hatch, amigo
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:40 PM
 
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Who was dumb you or the women....It doesn't mean she doesn't have an opinion...not everyone can eat and talk at the same time.
It was at her house, and she was the host.

Perhaps it's an unfair impression, but not a wholly unwarranted one.
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:42 PM
 
Location: Wherever women are
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It was at her house, and she was the host.

Perhaps it's an unfair impression, but not a wholly unwarranted one.
You're clueless, dude. She is the host. She is not supposed to take sides. She was probably playing the good host. Geez

She indeed was the wise one. You're an imbecile for calling her dumb.
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