text: The first and most common reason people seek other people's opinions is they just want a new perspective. There is a lot of people who want a new perspective because they want somthing fresh or they want to understand the other side. Most people have learned that "Asumption is the mother of all failures." and for that reason people seek other peoples opinions so they make the best choice with the info they have. Because if you do not know the reasons or do not understand the other side or answer, it can lead you down a path of failure or leave you with the wrong answer. This is why people seek for a new perspective/opinion.