Onions

This post was meant to be written and published two weeks ago, but now I’m finally home, and am getting to writing this. Now onions, really great title, if you don’t know what this post is about already I have no idea why, it’s pretty obvious. I’m kidding, today’s post is about opinions, what they are, sharing them and listening to them, and keeping some to yourself. An opinion is something everyone has, opinions are personal thoughts and expressions that aren't proven true, and are based off subjective thought instead of objective fact. Opinions are actually kind of like onions. They're good with certain foods if you cook them right, but cut them wrong and they'll make you cry. The second part of that is quite the literal connection. That's why we need to know when they're good, and when you need to wait before you cut them. In the sense of sharing them you need to understand two things about your onion. The first thing you need to know is; is your next statement an opinion? You need to understand when the things you're saying is an opinion, don't say things thinking it's factual, and trust me your ego will make you think it is fact, but you should admit to yourself, as well as very subtly admit it in your speech, "in my opinion," "I think," "personally," "I believe." These are things you should announce before you state something that isn't objectively true. The next thing you should take into account when sharing an opinion is, be open to hearing an opinion. Do not assume that you can simply express your opinions without being open to hearing and assimilating other's opinions, and the best way to do this, is always be open to opinions, don't be an obdurate, conceited egomaniac, not cool. Now the next question relates to not sharing your onions, how will your opinion affect the person or people you are talking to? Take into account the context of the conversation, the situation, the mood and atmosphere of the conversation. You can go ahead and change the vibe of the conversation, go from calm to hype sure, however what you shouldn't do is negatively affect the conversation or the people within it. Do not make people pensive or depressed, and/or annoyed or livid. Now if you surmise that it will bring the conversation down, find out how to word it so that it isn't a negative statement, or, simply ask yourself; is your opinion necessary in the conversation? Those few questions should very rapidly flow through your mind before you speak your next sentence; remember, think before you speak. The last thing I should mention very quickly is, sometimes your opinions are completely and utterly superfluous. If it is. It's probably a stupid comment, or something no one wants to hear, ask yourself if what you're about to say means literally anything and adds to the conversation or just completely breaks it, because I can tell you, no one cares, if your opinion is superfluous keep it to yourself, and you'll be glad you did.

That’s onions, I mean… Opinions. Besides my bad jokes, I hope you enjoyed and have positive opinions about this post. Understanding the meaning of an opinion, the importance of listening to them, and sometimes sharing them, and the times where it’s best to just keep your onions to yourself, because you don’t wanna make people cry. That’s all for this week, I’ll see you in the next one, have a great one, peace.

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