We all come to a point in our lives when we feel inclined to give advice. Some people don’t want to hear it, but others may keep an open mind and listen to what you have to say. There is a fine line between offering advice and imposing opinions.

How many times have you done something that you wish you hadn’t? Did someone warn you, but you chose to ignore it? We don’t always know the outcome and sometimes we have to learn a hard lesson. This makes our decision on whether or not to take other people’s advice difficult, but we’re happy it was offered.

The next time you see a friend in need of some advisement, without being high-handed and imperious, offer them the recommendation. It may cause your friend to become irritated or annoyed, but at the end of the day they will appreciate the thought.

Take it easy — but take it.
~Woody Guthrie

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