If you say something to me, I will be polite. If you are rude to me, I will just be quiet. If you say something I don’t agree with, I will never argue, because I find most people have already made up their mind before they speak, so even if I try to argue with them, they will always be convinced they are right, and my arguments just provide new incentive for them to counter-argue. If you don’t agree with me, I will not defend my position. I will just be quiet and subservient; I will even admit I am wrong and you are right, because you have already made up your mind.
When my dad met anyone who was a liberal, he would immediately try to convert them to his side of the political debate. Like if you grew up loving the Dallas Cowboys suddenly someone could persuade you with a couple words to feel the team you should cheer for is the Redskins. People have to much emotional capital in their position to change and to much pride to admit they are wrong. I have been wrong many times. Surprise, he has never converted anyone that I know of. PDG