Anon Archived Why I've Stopped Giving Unsolicited Health Advice (vitals.lifehacker.com)
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Anon Archived Why I've Stopped Giving Unsolicited Health Advice (vitals.lifehacker.com)
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[–] 2331889? [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The other thing is that there are unanticipated consequences when you give advice. I'm a car enthusiast and if someone is asking me for advice on what car to buy, I hesitate because one never knows if the one I suggest will be a lemon, or be fatal to them in an accident, so rather than making a specific recommendation, I just point them to credible sources for information so they can make their own decisions, e.g. consumer reports for vehicle reliability ratings.
[–] LemonRose 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Good point. I suppose it really depends who you're talking to. I have some friends I wouldn't mind giving ideas or suggestions to, because I know they'll research and make their own decision anyway. And then I know other people who are too quick to take anyone's advice as gospel. Those folks I'm more likely to refer to a place where they can do the research, like you said. If it's someone you don't know, definitely better to err on the side of caution!
[–] 2332096? [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The Dunning Kruger effect would say that those who are least knowledgeable are the most likely to give advice, and the most well informed may err on the side of not giving valuable advice because they realize the limitations of their own knowledge. Ironic huh? The less you know, the more likely you give advice.