Durham, NC USA yes, my best friend's opinion mean alot to me Patty My mother's opinions have always influenced me. She's the one I always ask for advice. Ry, 23
NYC Roger Ebert Jonathan, 19
Brevard, NC USA I wish I could say "no" or "my husband's" but I can't. For some reason (I don't know why) there's a woman at work whose opinions I pay a LOT of attention to. I've often wondered why and all I can think of is that she reminds me of my mother. Reba, 50+
Silver Spring, MD USA My father's I was younger and throughout most of my adult life. He was a profoundly wise man with a seemingly natural ability to sort things out and simplify even the most abstract views. Though I don't quite share this talent of his, he's had more of an influence on me than anyone else I know. Fisch, 46
Preston, CT USA Yes, my parents' opinions have an influences over what I do and how I believe. Melodi, 19
Gahanna, OH USA My best friend's b/c she's always honest with me..and sometimes my boyfriend's opinion if what I'm asking for an opinion on concerns him. Angela, 18
Bella Vista, AR USA I am most influenced by the opinions of those I love and respect. Over the years, this would have meant my father, my husband, and now my daughter. More than anyone, I was influenced by my maternal grandmother, whose wisdom guided me even after her death at the age of 97. Jane, 62
West Linn, OR USA My husband's opinion probably means the most to me and he is most likely to sway my way of thinking. Laura, 36
Lowell, MA USA Since I know I'm a very dogmatic person, I make a point of listening to other points of view. At my age there is no one person who can influence every decision. Jill, 60
Saylorsburg, PA USA Tough question. It changes for me and is often someone in the workplace, a teacher, or a peer. Right now it is a toss up between my boss and a colleague. Felicia, 35
Lowell, MA USA I'd like to say no, but that would be untrue. People's opinions bother me: I assume that everyone is thinking negative things about me--I have very little self-confidence. I never really change my behavior or beliefs because of this, though. Johanna, 18
OK USA I guess my parents standpoint on things have had an affect on me. Talia, 24
Wilton, CT USA No one that I can think of at the moment. Alias Irrelevante Influence, yes. Control, no. I value a lot of people's opinions. . .that happens when certain people are important to you. Karen, 22
Marshalltown/Ames, IA USA I try to make up my own mind about things, but I also certainly try to keep an open mind to everyone. So, in a sense, nobody really has a lot of influence, but everybody does. Eric, 19
Beverly Hills, CA USA sure. ..a couple of my friends who are really intelligent and/or smart. .. mothmc, 37
Los Angeles, CA USA my parents opinion matters very much to me still, aside from that no one really... Maggie, 22
Sandwich, IL USA my closest friends, there opinions mean the world to me, thoguh i might not follow them i definately take them into consideration Nicole2, 20
FL USA I may have already answered this question...I don't know, but whatever. At any rate, the people who have much influence on me are 2: 1. Like Reba, this person at work hold a tremendous influence over me. Like, whenever she starts talking, I turn around to listen to whatever she is saying. To use an obscure reference, she is like the Oracle at Delphi..or, to use a more contemporary reference, she is like EF Hutton...except when it comes to entertainment or politics...which we do not agree. 2. My brother...anybody at work could tell you that I place too much value on what he says. It is just a good thing he hasn't told me to jump of a cliff to see if I can fly... Frodo
age unknown, parts unknown My parents, my family, and some friends and co-workers. Ryan, 28
Riedlingen GERMANY Yeah, I listen to all of the opinions and then try and form my own. Nothing is better then the opinion from a good friend. Keri-Jade, 21
Brampton, Ontario CANADA My own gut feelings count for a lot but I will listen to the opinions of my husband, my mother and my sister. Celeste, 30
Colorado Springs, CO USA