The author states we are copycats, agree or disagree?
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Re: The author states we are copycats, agree or disagree?
I think that there needs to be a balance between copying and being original. It can get out of control and we tend to lose time by researching and trying to mimic others. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.Hiruni Hansika wrote: ↑26 May 2021, 22:27 I agree. It may not be true all the time, but most of the time it is true. Isn't it why some of us follow a religious leader in the first place. Not only that we have idles. We try to imitate their ways of success. Sometimes it is good. But in the present day things can get out of control. Look how people copy instagram influencers or youtubers and loose themselves.
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I understand what you are saying. I wouldn't necessarily say that he said it wrong, just that it doesn't apply to all situations. We do copy others at times. I do agree that we would be putting our own unique spin on stuff. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.Morgan Mazellan wrote: ↑27 May 2021, 14:28 I understand what he is trying to say, but he said it the wrong way. We see people who are successful and we try to learn from them and do what they do to be as successful as they are. I wouldn't say we as humans are copycats, I would say that we learn from others. This is because whatever you do most likely won't be exactly like the original unless you are taking their idea to reap from their success which is completely different.
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I agree with that. Some people are more prone to copy others, especially in particular areas. I also agree in part, but I think we tend to intentionally copy others when we need inspiration. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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I can see that. When I first read it I leaned toward we are not copycats. But, I do go and look at people's ideas, if you will, in areas that interest me. I also agree that we tend to mimic other people's attitudes, at times. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.gabrielletiemi wrote: ↑29 May 2021, 06:25 I partially agree with it. I think that we often copy some behaviors and attitudes that we see in people we admire. However, it's that mixture of knowledge and behaviors that make us what we are, so I prefer to say that we indeed tend to copy some aspects of other people attitudes, but we aren't really copycats.
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I have also said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I do look toward others for ideas in certain areas, whereas in other areas I would never copy someone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Marife Solito wrote: ↑29 May 2021, 12:56 I myself adopts behavior or style from my idols and I agree with this. Knowing someone copies you can also be a form of flattery and it feels good but also think to be the best version of yourself!
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That's true. I do believe that there are people who are true copycats and others who are more true to themselves. I think it helps to balance the world. I do no think that by saying we are copycats the author meant it as a negative thing, more as a statement of fact. I can see where he is coming from. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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I think you have a valid point. There are some people who are true copycats, and others who might mimic people from time to time. Some people use copying to get inspiration and make it their own, whereas others copy to copy and do not have an original idea to contribute. I agree that being a copycat can distract you from your main goals. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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