My experience that is people have a very difficult time being humbled and admitting something they did or said was wrong. I've seen this quite often in life, and it is especially prevalent here on RF. Rather than being humbled and admitting they made an error or were incorrect about something, they will continue to argue in an attempt to "save face," often leaving a debate with pie on it as a result.
If I make a mistake or am proven wrong on a point, I find it more productive to simply admit I was wrong and learn from the experience.
I'm not sure anyone particularly likes being humbled, but why, in your opinion, people will risk their reputation for honesty in order to not be seen by others as having been wrong about something?
As for me, I have more respect for someone who can admit to being wrong than I do for someone who belabors a point even though they know they're wrong just so people don't think they were wrong.
Of course, I might be wrong about all of this.
Your thoughts?
If I make a mistake or am proven wrong on a point, I find it more productive to simply admit I was wrong and learn from the experience.
I'm not sure anyone particularly likes being humbled, but why, in your opinion, people will risk their reputation for honesty in order to not be seen by others as having been wrong about something?
As for me, I have more respect for someone who can admit to being wrong than I do for someone who belabors a point even though they know they're wrong just so people don't think they were wrong.
Of course, I might be wrong about all of this.
Your thoughts?