Is it valid criticism? Do you focus more on winning the argument than finding the truth?
this post was submitted on 03 Sep 2023
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Considering they're asking us how to win at such a dialogue, I've got to say, probably.
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I don't "have to" anything. It just often works out that way.
"Really?" "What makes you say that?"
Don't
Stop
Related: if they call you a smartass, a retort I like is "I'd rather be a smartass than a dumbass"🤷
Oooh so we were talking about the snarkiest comeback, to someone already frustrated with us, got it.
OR to people who have been proven wrong and want to deflect the conversation to a personal attack on the one who proved them wrong, which is also often the case with arguments like in the OP 🤷
Actually you’re right. I only have to deal with my loved ones who say it playfully, I forgot that it was originally a dumbass weapon.
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Thank you
Somewhat related...
For people that say they do stupid stuff simply because they have the right to, I say this in return:
"Well I have the right to wipe my ass with a pinecone, but that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do."
"Correct"
Honestly, just punch them in the face. Bitches gotta bitch
Waiting for op to say the last word to everyone commenting
“No u”
"I do try"