Re: Humans (And Other Animals)Taking Sides, Making Alliances, or Sitting on the Fence
Morning Aerolor, Yes that's true. If you don't mind a Personal Experience of mine of how Sitting on the Fence can turn you into the Bad one, I'll tell you.Re: Humans (And Other Animals)Taking Sides, Making Alliances, or Sitting on the Fence
Yes, the herding instinct is strong, for good reason ie self-preservation- you are more likely to survive in a group. There could be times however, when it would be " every man for himself", again for self-preservation.Re: Humans (And Other Animals)Taking Sides, Making Alliances, or Sitting on the Fence
It's a tough choice sometimes and you're absolutely correct Roxy that it's wrong to take sides when you can see the merit in both sides of the argument. However comfortable it may be to have allies seeing things from your point of view, sometimes we have to accept we have it wrong, and it is a good friend who will tell us that rather than blindly agreeing for the sake of good relations, although in truth we have all probably done that at some time or another...Re: Humans (And Other Animals)Taking Sides, Making Alliances, or Sitting on the Fence
Re: Humans (And Other Animals)Taking Sides, Making Alliances, or Sitting on the Fence
I don't think its ever a good idea to take sides in a dispute between friends. No matter what the outcome, you will end up being the bad guy. I've seen it so many times. In my experience the best course of action is to take no side regardless of your opinion................or sit on the fence as you say.Re: Humans (And Other Animals)Taking Sides, Making Alliances, or Sitting on the Fence
I must be the odd one out, I am NOT a herd animal, much prefering to stand on my own two feet and defend my corner.Re: Humans (And Other Animals)Taking Sides, Making Alliances, or Sitting on the Fence
I can be an indecisive person, I very often sit on the fence because I can't make up my mind, or I don't want to upset someone. But by the same token, if I have a firm opinion I will put my pennyworth forward and if I happen to be taking a side .
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