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  Can you admit you're wrong?

Even after they've heard a convincing argument, it is difficult for some people to admit that they are wrong about something.

VotesAnswer
25I never have any trouble admitting I'm wrong.
45I am usually willing to admit I'm wrong.
44Sometimes I can, sometimes not.
14I can't usually admit I'm wrong.
9I never admit I'm wrong.

UserComment
bill Survey Central Gold SubscriberSilver Star Survey Creator
posted 19-Jul-2000 10:42am  

I can, but I do it in a way that somehow belittles the person I'm speaking to.
Jemmy
posted 19-Jul-2000 10:50am  

Usually
Jemmy
(reply to bill) posted 19-Jul-2000 10:50am  

Good idea! :)
Zang Survey Central Subscriber
posted 19-Jul-2000 11:25am  

I don't have any trouble admitting I'm wrong, or I could be wrong...it just happens so rarely... *wink*
Lauren
posted 19-Jul-2000 11:50am  

It really depends on how strongly I feel about the topic. For instance something that envolved abortion or capital punishment, even if I heard a very convincing argument, I doubt that I would change my position.
Oscar
posted 19-Jul-2000 12:16pm  

sure can
Enheduanna Survey Central Subscriber
posted 19-Jul-2000 12:22pm  

It really depends on the topic, and to whom I'd be admitting it. With some people, and on some topics, my pride gets in the way. If it's a really convincing argument, even if I don't admit I'm wrong at the time (generally out of sheer stubbornness), I'll come around to it anyway.
drdt
posted 19-Jul-2000 2:38pm  

Only if I am actually wrong.
TwistedIvory
posted 19-Jul-2000 9:45pm  

I can, but why is it so hard for women to concede loss?
Maarten Survey Central Subscriber
posted 20-Jul-2000 2:05am  

Yes, no problem.
LuvMyGsu
posted 24-Jul-2000 4:49am  

Being wrong is part of learning if we cannot accept it when we are wrong then we are always wrong.
fi
posted 24-Jul-2000 2:59pm  

it depends on who I'm arguing with. if i hate them i never want hem to know i was wrong.
anonymous
posted 24-Jul-2000 5:35pm  

It depends on who it is n that im supposed to be wrong to.
smurf
posted 24-Jul-2000 11:36pm  

I usually defend myself, particularly when I'm wrong. "So-and-so said..." Blame shifting is rather common!!
LouLou
posted 26-Jul-2000 7:10am  

I am never wrong, well not very often! If I am wrong I just HATE to admit it.
Mozluvr
posted 26-Jul-2000 3:10pm  

I always admit I'm wrong... Even when I'm not... It's easier that way... And it seems to put people at ease with me and their own shortcomings...
Pollerbear
posted 27-Jul-2000 12:02pm  

I'm never wrong...although once I thought I was wrong, but I was only mistaken *wink*
tagyouritt
posted 29-Jul-2000 11:28am  

sometimes i am way too stubborn and my pride kicks in:( That is when I go in a corner and force myself to admit it
Gnome
posted 6-Aug-2000 9:17am  

I have no problem admitting that I am wrong if it can be proved that I am.
Hotbabe
posted 7-Aug-2000 3:43pm  

Sometimes I can, sometimes not. It depends on the scenario and also the consequences. Whats more, who I'm dealing with!
Metattron
posted 10-Aug-2000 1:06pm  

I chose "I'm never wrong", because normally, I'm not, and if I am wrong, then it was a error from the source I used to know the answer.
Timmer
posted 14-Aug-2000 2:45pm  

Rule # 1 ... Timmer is never wrong!
Ky_Mcg
(reply to Timmer) posted 14-Aug-2000 4:25pm  

Timmer you're always wrong you stupid fudge!
Timmer
(reply to Ky_Mcg) posted 14-Aug-2000 4:46pm  

lol
RaveDevil
posted 16-Aug-2000 12:21am  

I hate admiting I'm ever wrong...it's just something I rarely can do
JRenee
posted 16-Aug-2000 2:50pm  

Yes, but since I'm usually right... :)
Amz
posted 16-Aug-2000 3:09pm  

Sometimes I have trouble admitting that I'm wrong, but I eventually admit it.
Dewytheladysman
posted 16-Aug-2000 3:24pm  

Yeah right! I'm a guy! I'm never lost, I'm never wrong! j/k
Circe
posted 21-Aug-2000 12:34am  

HaHaHa! I'm never wrong!!!!
smurf
(reply to Dewytheladysman) posted 2-Sep-2000 12:45am  

Funny.*smile*
Dewytheladysman
(reply to smurf) posted 8-Sep-2000 1:42pm  

My girlfriend didn't think so! I got a shot to the arm! *smile*
mary
posted 8-Sep-2000 6:10pm  

Most of the time
smurf
(reply to Dewytheladysman) posted 9-Sep-2000 1:41am  

*wink*
North79
posted 13-Sep-2000 4:10pm  

When I am wrong, I admit it, but I'm not wrong very often, thats all *laughing out loud*
juliep227
posted 5-Oct-2000 5:28pm  

Maarten Survey Central Subscriber
(reply to juliep227) posted 5-Oct-2000 6:34pm  

Oh please....
iamloser
posted 26-Oct-2000 8:40am  

Im wrong right now, and I'm admitting it. It's wrong for me to be posting a comment. The hard part is changing your behaviour after you realize you are wrong



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