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Old Jul 05, 2017, 05:34 AM
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Anyone else been involved in conversations like this?

Me: So, I noticed that X
The other: No it isn't. [scoffs] You're wrong.

How does one go on from there?[/QUOTE

Me: Oh I didn't realize....I thought because of this...then the result was....
The other: No you didn't take into account.....
Me: Gee, I'm glad you told me. Sorry I made a presumption.
In my experience, it's more like this:
Me: So, I noticed that X
The other: No it isn't. [scoffs] You're wrong.
Me: Could you elaborate?
The other:You wouldn't understand
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