text: Preference and opinion are also reasons why people ask for advice from many others. Some people treat asking for advice like it is a vote. If somebody was going to a party and she had a blue dress and a red dress, but couldnt decide which one to wear, she would probably ask several friends. The girl would then wear the dress with the most votes. Opinions matter a lot to some people and even if the girl ended up liking the red dress best, If the majority of people like the blue one better, she would probably still wear blue. However, opinion varies and can not be counted on like education and experience can be. The mindsets and preference of others change the advice they give. Another way you can benefit from asking many people's advice is because it helps avoid bias. For example, if you were asking for advice on which girl to ask to a dance, the blonde or the brunette, and you asked your friend who has a brunette girlfriend, he would probably say brunette. Or if you wanted advice on what type of pet to get, a dog or a cat. Your friend who owns a dog would say to get a dog, because its his preference. That is bias. To avoid that, people ask for multiple opinions. So that not everyone they ask owns a dog, or has a brunette girlfriend.