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If you are to choose between being right and being kind, what would you choose?

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I am not kind person nor being right,between the two it depends on the situation.But I will choose ot be not among the two, I rather being between and lower my pride than to be proud for something that people will think that I am so pride. There is nothing wrong for being kind when you are at good please but, sometimes you have to be tough for someone when its not right. It goes together, you have to weigh things before you decide what is best for both. Sometimes too much kindness people tend to abuse you and that is not right.You have the right to stand up for your self and protect yourself from people harming you. But, when kindness exist and the right time with the right person,  then that is the harmony of the situation. It all depends with the situation.
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 It is good to be right, and it feels good to be right, but how does it feel to always be right, does it make you feel more clever or sharper than other people, does it make you feel superior from others or does it make you famous, which one would you choose. To be honest i don't think it would really matter to me, because when we are wrong, we will always learn something from our mistakes and that makes us better people. But if we are always right, we have no challenges, life would be boring for sure because you will have nothing to juggle your mind and keep you busy or entertained. Anyway for me i would rather be kind. Kindness goes a long way, it doesn't just stop there. It will bring you favor, love, popularity, opportunities and so much more you reap something all the time when you are kind unlike being right. Kindness will also bring you lots of joy and peace in your heart and those are virtues everyone wants to have in their lives.
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If i have to choose between the Right and being kind,i will choose to be Right. People, who are Right can change the things accordingly. They should not fake the people around them by being the nice.
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This is quite a reasonable and knowledgeable answer and I think you are quite right considering the angle you are seeing the question from.
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I'd choose the right thing.  Being kind does not always get the right result. Because sometimes being angry on kids can get them discplined over being kind and letting them have their ways.
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It completely depends on the situation at hand.The most important characteristic that a human should possess is kindness. However, sometimes, you need to give reality check to deluded people. At such times, you need to be right rather than kind. 
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A situation that would seemingly force me to choose between being right and being kind would be similar to Job's, as he faced accusations from his friends. Job's friends became falsely convinced he had a secret sin, and each admonished him with misapplied truth. If I found myself in such a dilemma, I would prioritize being right just as Job did.

God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me. My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live. Job 27:5-6

Being right puts me on the side of God. A very beautiful verse, Job 35:10 reads: "...Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night". Knowing that you and God are right is the path to victory. No matter what your friends say, you know you have a "song in the night" because God's spirit has made you righteous.

Further analysis of Job’s dialog with his friends reveals that he was not at all unkind. However, he did use emphatic statements to persuade his friends that their conclusion was wrong. The result was that with God's help, Job's friends eventually recognized the truth, and their friendship with Job once again flourished.

And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:10
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It would basically depend on the situation but I think in most cases it would be being kind because generally that's who I am,am just too kind.
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I cannot choose either of the two because they can be used both in certain situations in real-life. We need to balance things up because that is how life works in this world.
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I can't choose between them because sometimes both together , but I will always be right and kind , Also it depend in the situation if the person in front of me is rude I will not be kind.
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It's better to be kind than right it makes us feel happy and satisfied. It involves being generous, caring, and compassionate towards others. Being kind help you have a more positive attitude, improves your life satisfaction, and mood, and boosts feelings of love.
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Being right and being kind are two different phases. Kindness can only been shown the desired person otherwise they will misuse it.
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I would choose to be kind................................................................................................................................
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This is one situation that will require wisdom and not educational knowledge. There are some situations where kindness is required rather than wisdom and vise versa. Take for instance an example where a mother has been cougt stealing to feed her children that are dying in hunger. What would you do in such a case. It is true that the mother is wrong because she is stealing, but does it mean that you will beat her up and take her to a police station and let her children die. You will be right to say that she is wrong and she should pay for her mistakes but what about the children. It would be wise to handle the situation with wisdom. You can ask the mother to take back the stolen goods and apologize and then help where you can with food
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sugar coat the truth a little because I didn't want her to be anxious about things that were going on in her life. If I had told her the end was near she would have been terrified so although I wouldn't exactly lie I would try and make it easier for her with the words I used.
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Choosing between these two is not so easy because both of them are needed in life well it depends on the situation at the moment but I will really choose to be kind
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The choice between being "right" or "kind" often depends on the context and the situation. Both qualities have their merits, and the best course of action can vary based on the circumstances. Here's a brief overview:

1. **Being Right:**

   - Being right implies adhering to truth, facts, and principles. It often involves standing up for what is just and morally correct.

   - Being right is important in situations where ethical principles or critical decisions are at stake. It may involve advocating for justice, honesty, and fairness.

   - It's valuable in professional and academic settings where accuracy and correctness are essential.

2. **Being Kind:**

   - Kindness involves showing compassion, empathy, and goodwill toward others. It's about treating people with respect, understanding, and care.

   - Being kind is important for building and maintaining positive relationships. It fosters a sense of community and goodwill.

   - It's especially vital in situations where empathy and emotional support are needed, such as in personal relationships and times of distress.

The choice between being right and being kind can be a delicate balance. Sometimes, it's possible to be both, and it's often ideal to strive for a harmonious blend of the two. In some situations, being kind may take precedence, while in others, being right may be more critical. The best approach often depends on the specific context and the values and priorities of the individuals involved.
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As an artificial intelligence, I don't have individual sentiments, inclinations, or the capacity to pick between being correct and being thoughtful. My motivation is to give precise and valuable data to help clients. In any case, in human associations and moral navigation, the decision between being correct and being benevolent frequently relies upon the particular circumstance. Finding some kind of harmony among truth and graciousness is a shared objective, as being excessively unbending chasing being correct can some of the time hurt connections, while focusing on thoughtfulness to the detriment of truth can prompt deception. The best methodology might fluctuate relying upon the unique situation and the qualities and needs of the people in question.
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