Can you Really Agree to Disagree?

All of us are wired differently. We will all have different reactions for the same circumstances. Just because other people think that their ways are far more superior than others doesn't mean they should always have the final say in everything. Everyone makes mistakes, but that is their own right as much as having an opinion is theirs. We will never fully understand a person unless we have walked in his shoes. Sometimes, people honestly mean us well, but they would rather say it in a very hurtful way in hopes of waking us up. Little did they know that it does more harm than good, that it just adds up to our burden that is already hurting us. But whatever we do, we will always encounter people like that; people who will blame you and people who will want you to think the same way they do just because. In times like these, it wouldn't hurt if you stand up for yourself. They can only make you feel down in as far as you let them to.

I understand your point , I am a open person for good argument. I also like keeping things civil so if a person have argument that is also interesting and might not be the same because of other up bringing . I would not try to change their mind nor influence their way of thinking if you get what I mean . So I guess in that sense I think people can agree to disagree . I also dont want people to judge my character thats when they would cross the line .

If you are disagree with someone, then you can not agree, if you agree with someone view, then you can not disagree. But you can always be civil with disagreement, and argue over agreement. No i can not agree to disagree neither can i disagree to agree.

This is a tricky thought to comprehend. If you agree to disagree, I think that you are disagreeing already and beginning the cycle all over again. There would be no end disagreeing and agreement would never be considered.

In normal topics, not in works, i don't like to get in a debate, well, someone like this, another one like that...and i respect it all. But in work, if i feel that someone's opinions are not right, i may speak out and then discuss... For sure, no one have a right to judge your character, just give comments if you want only...

I LOVE this saying! I think sometimes peple use this JUST because they give up arguing with someone esle. It makes me laugh. I Do agree you CAN agree to disagree, but some people, i am sure, say it jsut because they dont want an argument or because the other person is getting rather iriate about things. You can ahve a decent discussion and not agree. The way that I look at things is there are millions of people on this planet, all from different backgrounds, all with different religious, mora and ethical views on things. I LOVE diversity, it makes life interesting, I like nothing more than discussing different issues with friends. IF we all agreed on the same things life would be monotonous for sure. SO yea i really do think you can agree to disagree

hi adforme yes but only if you respect the other persons opinions and not try to force him to change to your opinion. we often learn from each other when presented with a different approach and if done tactfully its good to agree to disagree. yes we can agree to disagree but we m st be respectful and tactful too.

If you are disagree with someone, then you can not agree, if you agree with someone view, then you can not disagree. But you can always be civil with disagreement, and argue over agreement. No i can not agree to disagree neither can i disagree to agree.

No one has the right to openly judge your character. They may THINK what they want, but to comment disparagingly in public on who or what they think you are is inappropriate and wrong. If some things are your fault that is for you to decide and deal with. Civility and respectfulness are hard to find sometimes. There are people who don't realize what they sound like to others and there are people who don't care what they sound like and are not concerned with how you feel. They will try to force their opinions on you whether you like it or not. And unless you give in to them you're either wrong or something that happened is your fault but you refuse to see it. We can speak how we want in our own homes and minds, but there needs to respect for the opinions and feelings of others. You CAN agree to disagree only if you value the other person as a human being, a friend, co-worker, etc. When there is no value placed on a person there can be no respect. YOU are the only one you need to answer to (and God if you're so inclined). Just my 2cts.

I do feel that you can agree to disagree and that's what a good sound argument is all about. I love to argue and I also respect a good argument. Sometimes if the argument is good and you can bring both sides of the issue out in the argument I have been known to change my position. That is when we both can argue an argument and both parties are willing to listen to both sides of the issue then it becomes debatable. However, when an argument is only one sided and the other person doesn't want to hear the other side that's when it becomes unmanageable. If the party isn't willing to agree to disagree then I usually just walk away. Why bother if that person isn't willing to see an issue from my perspective it isn't worth discussing. I have to say about 3/4 of the people fall into that category. Black and white thinking. It's either there way or no way. I like to discern the trees from the forest -- they don't. I see grey. Nothing is absolute for me. So I do believe that you can agree to disagree and that's what makes being open to new ideas is all about. Being able to see both sides of the equation and being able to make a stand whether it's writing a paper or writing on mylot or verbally having a good discussion where both parties can bring out their side and who knows you may be able to persuade the other person. Isn't that what politicians do? Here in the US Obama is trying to reach those independents and those libertarians and Romney is trying to reach independents and libertarians. They know they already have their base so they go after those who are in the middle who like a little of this and a little of that. I think I'm more independent because I agree with some things on the left and some things on the right. Compromise is kinda like agreeing to disagree and that's what makes politics and life so exciting.