Some people think that it is better to choose friends who have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
As there
is
a popular saying “Birds of the same feather flock together”, society predominantly tend to choose Change the verb form
are
friends
with similar characteristics as theirs. Some people believe that friends
should have the same opinion as them, whereas others, including myself, think that friends
should have different views. In this
essay, I will discuss both these opinions and explain why I think it is important to have friends
with varying views.
Many people consider friends
to be their support system. They think that true friendship is built by agreeing to every judgment and decision they make. This
trend is mostly seen in students who pick friends
with similar thoughts. For example
, many school children form groups of friends
who have tastes that are alike. People feel that having the same viewpoint reduces the chances of arguments or rifts amongst friends
, hence
encouraging a peaceful relationship with each other.
However
, in my point of view, it is important to have friends
with opposing outlooks also
. This
enables a person to think from a different perspective. For instance
, I recently faced a dilemma in deciding to leave my job due to certain issues at my workplace. But my friend strongly discouraged me from taking this
step as she understood that I made that decision under the influence of my emotions. Though initially
, I resisted listening to her, later I realized that she was right due to which I still have my job now. Moreover
, constructive criticism is essential to build a strong personality. Friends
who point out the mistakes in others, help to develop a good character and behaviour.
In conclusion, possessing a companion who sometimes disagrees is necessary to encourage a person to think from various aspects. They help in shaping our thoughts to become a better individual.Submitted by linzavarghesek on
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