Comment author:CAE_Jones
14 November 2012 01:27:56AM
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I've had people tell me to taboo "I don't know" because I use it so much. These being fairly average or slightly above average people who are annoyed that I don't have a strong opinion about things like "what do you want to eat tonight?"
Some have made jokes about putting "I don't know" on my tombstone. Assuming that I die and am later resurrected and discover this was actually done, I will be most displeased.
Comment author:btoblake
19 March 2014 06:46:47PM
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Before declining to offer an opinion, it's worth considering whether you'd benefit from the decision being made. (For instance, you could get a prompt dinner.) If so, why not offer a little help? Decision making can be tiring work, and any input can make it easier.
You could:
- mention any limiting factors (i.e. I have $20 or 1 hour)
- Mention options that are convenient - Offer support to the person who makes the decision (particularly if you can avoid critiquing their choice).
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I've had people tell me to taboo "I don't know" because I use it so much. These being fairly average or slightly above average people who are annoyed that I don't have a strong opinion about things like "what do you want to eat tonight?" Some have made jokes about putting "I don't know" on my tombstone. Assuming that I die and am later resurrected and discover this was actually done, I will be most displeased.
Before declining to offer an opinion, it's worth considering whether you'd benefit from the decision being made. (For instance, you could get a prompt dinner.) If so, why not offer a little help? Decision making can be tiring work, and any input can make it easier.
You could: - mention any limiting factors (i.e. I have $20 or 1 hour) - Mention options that are convenient - Offer support to the person who makes the decision (particularly if you can avoid critiquing their choice).