Edge City by Terry and Patty LaBan for June 12, 2022

Don’t hold back, Len. Tell them how you really thought of the movie.

He’s entitled to give his honest opinion. Abby has no reason to complain, just because he’s not one of the sheep.

Short, but not sweet.

A man who doesn’t know to keep his “truth” to himself, no good can come of it!

He’s entitled to his opinion. If it wasn’t his type of movie, so what?

How about just saying you didn’t care for it?

Filter!

I’ve always felt that Imagine by John Lennon is vapid and childish, which makes me an outlier in music conversations.

He is right! We all can’t see eye to eye on a movie.

Another item Abby didn’t include on her list…

Well, seeing I’ve never heard of said film, I think Len might have a point.

A long time ago (I think it was when writing books reports for school), I was taught that when you write that you liked or disliked the book, you should say why.

While Len is entitled to express his opinion, the problem here is that it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. His blanket statement can put people off — not necessarily because they’ll take it personally (though some might), but because it doesn’t reflect well on him. A more appropriate expression of his dislike (as was suggested in at least one comment above), followed by reasons for his opinion, will make him come across as a more intelligent and thoughtful person. It can also generate some good conversation within the group, which is one of the elements that makes for a good party.

It’s a lesson that might benefit him in both his personal and professional lives.

Good for you Len, be a leader not a follower.

The same response I got when I said I didn’t like “Dances With Wolves”.