A Difference Of Opinion

I like it when somebody has a difference of opinion with me (sometimes). It can lead to many an interesting conversation.

More often than not, when somebody's opinion on a subject is different than mine, there are only a few different reasons why. The first is that there is a misunderstanding on one of our parts. A simple explanation of each other's beliefs clears that right up. The second is that our opinions are basically approaching the same concept from different angles. And the third is that the subject we are talking about is so large that both of our opinions are right, just in different areas.

Within writing, it is wise to remind yourself how vast the subject is. It is a world unto itself. If somebody has a different opinion than you, it's probably no big deal. If you want to understand somebody with a difference of opinion, ask them about it. You might find yourself learning something useful. Just remember that "difference of opinion" does not mean "wrong".