Somebody might be pulling your leg, feeding you a load or more simply- lying to you. So how can you know? I'm not sure there is a 100% full-proof way to tell. But there is something you can do. THINK CRITICALLY. In a nutshell, it means asking a lot of questions. Who is telling you the information? What's their source and why are they telling you in the first place? What do they have to gain or lose? It addition to asking a lot of questions, it means thinking through your own answers. How plausible are your conclusions? What does this look like?
Is my mechanic just trying to sell me a new set of tires to keep me safe or is he trying to meet a sales goal for the month?
Let's go to the evidence. I know one tire is really bad. The guy has never been an over zealous seller type before in the ten plus years I've known him. He's even helped me out of a jam or two in the past and not charged me anything. So, it is reasonable to think he's looking out for me more than just trying making an extra fast buck. So, yeah, I still go to him.
Take a step back and think it through, especially if there are more emotions involved than a set of tires. You will thank yourself later on in the long run. Look at the situation as if you are the other person or group. What do they see? What can they see? What are you missing? Not sure? ask.
Stay flexible and open minded. Thinking Critically also means being able to change your mind as you gain more knowledge. Changing your mind is not a weakness, it is a trait of learning.
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