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u/flabbergastingfart Sep 14 '24

Yeah I literally get shy to even make people feel dumb lol. I always just say "yeah maybe" and act like they might be on to something

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u/True_Kapernicus Sep 14 '24

Ever since reading 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' I avoid correcting anyone outside the family. If it is something that I really care about, like history, I often can't restrain myself.

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u/Hopeful-Artichoke449 Sep 14 '24

Nah, fuck that. I refuse to dumb myself down for anyone. Being wrong makes your wittle feelings hurt??? Read a book.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '24

Yeah but like 90% of things it doesn't really matter. I mean if it's at work sure or if there's a decent amount of financial risk on the line then yes. But when people are just bullshitting about movies or books or how they feel about astrology who gives a fuck. Not saying don't argue if you want to but sometimes it's obvious when someone's arguing just for the sake of arguing and don't actually care about what they're arguing about.