Lt - it reminds me of speak softly but carry a big stick. Speaking softly was never in my repertoire. Im more of a bulldozer. Just like mom! Next life i am choosing my parents more carefully!

So i do salute you for at least showing an interest in the other person, even if it is ultimately for your self-interest. I mean, it IS in the interest of maintaining the relationship. And we all curb ourselves to some extent.

In my family, curbing means someone is WRONG.

Oh, thats too much salt for you? Well you are WRONG. Salt is not bad for you.
***from my family dinner gifs