When it comes to giving advice, how good of an advice giver are you?

United States
February 25, 2008 12:47am CST
When it comes to giving advice, how good of an advice giver are you, and why do you think that?
2 people like this
5 responses
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
25 Feb 08
It all depends on what I am giving advice on. It all depends on the person I am giving the advice to also. If I know alot about a certain subject then I can give good advice but it is up to the person to whether or not they want to adhere to it.
• United States
25 Feb 08
Well, maybe I should have phrased that better! What areas do you like giving advice in, in otherwords. Which ones are your strongest? :)
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
29 Feb 08
I can give good advice to people who want to get organised and I can also help people set a budget for themselves.
@eLsMarie (4346)
• Philippines
5 Mar 10
I'm a very good adviser. I question a lot because I wanted things to be in detailed. I can give advices to people but whenever I have problems, I'm having a hard time advising myself.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
25 Feb 08
I think I am a pretty good advice giver. A lot of my friends come to me for advice. I usally listen to what they have to say first before I give them my advice.
• Canada
2 Mar 08
Hmmm...I am not sure how to respond to this. What is tripping me up is the word 'advice.' Part of my work involves private life coaching sessions. I have never really seen what I do as 'giving advice.' To me it is not my place to advise anyone about the choices they are making. I see my position either personally or professionally as more of a mirror...or to ask questions that will allow others to re-frame the way they are looking at things. But when all is said and done it is their responsibility to choose. It is risky business to 'advise or tell' anyone to follow what we 'say.' If it doesn't work out...then they may blame the other person...or not discover what they could have by choosing a path and accepting the consequences. In the end life is all about choices...and those are up to each individual. So I cannot answer directly under your term of giving 'advice.' However...if you were to ask me how good I am an offering suggestions, mirroring...asking others what THEY think, providing tools and skill-sets..that is something I am good at...and my many years of experience in the life coaching field speaks for itself. Raia
@rockjhon (17)
25 Feb 08
i don really advice to any one for any sake