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Why do people think it's difficult to get along with others who think different to them?

It's super easy. I do it all the time. But a lot of people think they are right all the time and that everyone who thinks different is stupid. Why is that?

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  • 4 years ago

    Some people want to only hang around people of similar points of view because it makes them feel validated with their own thoughts.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    People can be ignorant and often can't see things from any other perspective than their own. It's really quite sad.

  • 4 years ago

    Shows lack of conviction in their beliefs if you ask me. You can have a civil conversation with someone you have nothing in common with and maybe learn something too, given that both parties play nice.

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