The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
having different opinions
attitude: some people can think like this (see more)
Many people in Australia think like this:
When someone says “I think like this” about something, I can think “I don’t think the same.”
If I don’t think the same, I can say “I don’t think the same” to this person.
After this, this person can say something like this “This is why I think like this.” I can say the same.
I can feel something good because of this. This person can feel something good because of this.
This is good.
"If George says to Andy: 'I think that the Magpies should have lost the AFL final.' Andy thinks: The Magpies played very well. I can say this to George. Andy says: 'I think that was the best game the Magpies have played all season.' George can say: 'I know, but the Swans have played better all season. It wasn't fair.' Andy can say: 'The Swans were missing their star player, of course they played worse than usual.'"
"Yeah, mate, thanks for the lively discussion. You didn't change my mind, but it was good to talk to someone who is reasonable about these things for once."
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