What other people think; a notion complex as it pertains to everyday life. Sometimes it matters, and sometimes not.Perhaps you know of a right course of action and therefore desire to do so. But the manner in which those around you respond to said action may be negative. It is in such a situation as this that you seek out a friend and bring them to up to speed on your plight. To wit, often times, the words are said “does it matter what others will think? Do what you think is right.” Typically this turn of events is enough to inspire action on your behalf that will presumably cause a negative response from others. But that’s ok, you do what you think is right and that is a concept you hold independent of those who may or may not disagree.
Or perhaps, you are uncertain of the right course of action. This then lights a fuse to a different path of pursuit; the seeking of wise counsel. The very antithesis of the former logical end. It is the exact opinion of others that you search for to help shape the framework of your future conclusion. Granted, not all opinions carry weight, discretion is exercised so as to only retain the most mature, educated & trusted recommendations. And naturally you still establish your own sound conclusions; a decision drawn strongly on the sought out views of those other than yourself.
In the one instance a concept is assumed to be right, free of outside sway, ergo action is permissible and possibly warranted. On the other, rightness seems to be necessarily connected to the views and judgments of the outsiders, and action is then merely reduced to reaction.
Maybe.
