45.Advice
Q.1 Should people prepare before giving advice?
Ans-Well, I'd say it's usually a good idea to think a bit before giving advice. If you take a moment to consider the situation, you can make sure what you say is actually useful and not just a random opinion. It also shows the other person that you care about them and their problem. For instance, if a friend asks about moving to a new city, thinking about their lifestyle and options beforehand makes your suggestions more practical. Planning a bit also helps avoid misunderstandings or giving advice that could backfire. Overall, it just makes your guidance feel more thoughtful and trustworthy.
Q.2 Is it good to ask advice from strangers online?
Ans-Well, I think it can be helpful sometimes. Asking strangers online gives you access to a lot of different perspectives, which you might not hear from friends or family. It's also very convenient, because you can get answers quickly without waiting for someone in person. For example, if you're trying a new hobby or facing a minor personal issue, reading experiences from others online can give useful tips. The anonymity of online forums can make it easier to ask questions you might feel embarrassed about. Of course, you have to be careful and check if the advice makes sense, but it can be a good resource.
Q.3 What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others?
Ans-Well, I'd say people who give advice for a living usually really care about others and try to understand their problems. For example, a career counsellor listens carefully to what a client wants and thinks through different options. They also need to stay calm and patient, especially if someone is stressed or confused. Being able to explain things clearly and in a friendly way is important, because it makes the advice feel trustworthy. Overall, I think empathy, patience, and clear communication are the main traits that help advisers do their job well.
Q.4 What problems can people face if they ask many different people for advice?
Ans-First of all, people risk making the wrong decision because not everyone has their best interest in mind. Sometimes a person giving advice has an ulterior motive which is easy to see when someone has something to be gained in a way that leads them to offer bad advice. For example, a boss who may be wary of your talent may advise that a certain project 'won't help you'. But sometimes it's not so obvious. Well, I should say that bad advice can even be well meant. For example, a parent who fears your chosen career will leave you in poverty will try to dissuade you from choosing a particular career. Secondly, when people ask many other people for advice, it is likely that making a decision will take ages. The more people, the more opinions. However, too many equally good options make decision-making progress long and hard 'cause excessive choice of options can produce 'choice paralysis'.
Q.5 Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?
Ans-I think everything boils down to just two things: a lack of confidence and being unwilling to take responsibility for the consequences of their decisions. So, first, such people often doubt their own judgment and don't trust themselves to make the right choice. As a result, they ask others for advice to feel more secure. Plus, asking for advice gives them someone else to blame if things go wrong. This way, they avoid taking full responsibility for the outcome, which makes them feel more comfortable.
Idioms you can use:
to have a hard time doing (to struggle or find something difficult to do): some people have a hard time making decisions in general
Phrasal verbs you can use in your answer:
to boil down to smth (to reduce something to its most important or essential part): everything boils down to just two things
to rely on smb or smth (to depend on someone or something for support, help, or information): they rely on others to help them make even small choices.
Q.6 In general, what kind of person is most suitable for giving advice to others?
Ans-I think it is, first of all, a person who can listen to people constructively, attempting to hear all the aspects of the situation in order to be able to give sound advice. It's also important for this person to be honest, trustworthy and steadfast, guided by wisdom and able to avoid judging 'cause these are necessary conditions for giving good advice. I would also add that in some situations it's really essential for an adviser to be compassionate while in others confident and optimistic.