Recently, I have found myself in vulnerable conversations about current events. Vulnerable because sharing raw opinions can be dangerous in mixed company. It fascinates me that people’s perception of popular opinion doesn’t actually match my personal belief systems, but majority of conversations with colleagues and clients assume they do. The sociology project I have discovered this past week has peeled back yet another layer of my connection with my colleagues and clients. Not because we share the same exact opinions, but because they trust me with their raw opinions. Reciprocal? No. Not everyone is mature enough to handle differences and remain friends. Sometimes our opinions are better left unsaid. You tell me yours and I MIGHT tell you mine. Do you always give your raw opinion when asked? Do you dare?