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What does it mean?
Expressing automatic opposition to changes or decisions without consideration.
In plain terms
I oppose everything without thinking.
What can you take from it?
Avoid reflexive opposition to new ideas.

Where it applies

  • meetings
  • policy changes
  • group decisions

Putting it to work

  • evaluate ideas on merit
  • avoid knee-jerk reactions
  • seek understanding before opposing

Questions to consider

  • Do you oppose things just to oppose them?
  • How do you evaluate new ideas?

Another view

Sometimes opposition is necessary to check poor ideas.

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