Hmm... well, I think there are ways to bring up the topic without saying "You're wrong!" Maybe stop the person and ask "Why do you think XYZ? Have you thought about it this way instead?" and turn the problem into a conversation of ideas. Generally speaking, people are much more receptive when they don't feel attacked, even if you're not actually trying to attack someone. By starting up a conversation, you may not convert someone right away, but you can at least get the wheels turning. Sometimes people don't know any different, so the conversation could open up an entirely different way of thinking!
Of course, I may be thinking in terms of a closer relationship than one that is more casual. I don't tend to open up as much about my personal life to casual friends, so I'm not 100% certain that I'd be able to discuss certain topics in the manner described above. I'm horrible about following my own ideas and advice, argh.
By the way, this is the perfect time to let you know that your writings have started my own wheels turning! I try to think about things in a different way now, and hopefully am seeing things a bit more clearly. Hopefully. So thank you! :)
Of course, I may be thinking in terms of a closer relationship than one that is more casual. I don't tend to open up as much about my personal life to casual friends, so I'm not 100% certain that I'd be able to discuss certain topics in the manner described above. I'm horrible about following my own ideas and advice, argh.
By the way, this is the perfect time to let you know that your writings have started my own wheels turning! I try to think about things in a different way now, and hopefully am seeing things a bit more clearly. Hopefully. So thank you! :)
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