I assume those contradictory pairs of pieces of advice are not given simultaneously by one person.
Yes, it normal that there are pieces of advice that conflict with others. What advice is given and what advice is good advice, depends on who's giving the advice, who's given advice, and the circumstances calling for advice to be given.
For someone who is working his/her ass of at a university, you probably wouldn't advise them to study harder. Instead you might want to urge them to live a little.
Also, some of the advice pairs you have written, aren't that contradictory. You can 'be yourself' (which I understand as 'don't put on an act, and be relaxed and confident') and still try to improve yourself.
I you are given pieces of advice that seem totally contradictory, then consider which is the best for you in your situation. If you can't figure it out, well, then that's life for you.
Is it normal people give contradictory advice?
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I assume those contradictory pairs of pieces of advice are not given simultaneously by one person.
Yes, it normal that there are pieces of advice that conflict with others. What advice is given and what advice is good advice, depends on who's giving the advice, who's given advice, and the circumstances calling for advice to be given.
For someone who is working his/her ass of at a university, you probably wouldn't advise them to study harder. Instead you might want to urge them to live a little.
Also, some of the advice pairs you have written, aren't that contradictory. You can 'be yourself' (which I understand as 'don't put on an act, and be relaxed and confident') and still try to improve yourself.
I you are given pieces of advice that seem totally contradictory, then consider which is the best for you in your situation. If you can't figure it out, well, then that's life for you.