I do this all the time just to make sure that I know what the other person is thinking. For me this is a good way to start a conversation since my interest are narrow and I usually know more about the topic then the other person. In many cases I am interested what other person is thinking so this is the easiest way to check it out and to verify what person knows/doesn't know next to my knowledge. People are usually open about this, but is it because they don't know what I am doing?
Why is doing this is such a big problem for some people?
yes... when I hope that I'm wrong and want to hear another answer
I'm speaking of personal matters... like second opinions from doctors, or "did he really mean that?"
for those... especially the last one... other people are MUCH more useful than books!
I do this all the time just to make sure that I know what the other person is thinking.
For me this is a good way to start a conversation since my interest are narrow and I usually know more about the topic then the other person.
In many cases I am interested what other person is thinking so this is the easiest way to check it out and to verify what person knows/doesn't know next to my knowledge. People are usually open about this, but is it because they don't know what I am doing?
Why is doing this is such a big problem for some people?