Trying to use reasoned discussion tactics against people who’ve made up their minds already isn’t going to get you anywhere, and if you’re unlucky, it might actually be interpreted as backtalk, especially if the people you’re arguing against have higher social status than you do—like, for instance, your parents.
At times being more reasonable and more ‘mature’ sounding in conversation style even seems to be more offensive. It’s treating them like you are their social equal and intellectual superior.
At times being more reasonable and more ‘mature’ sounding in conversation style even seems to be more offensive. It’s treating them like you are their social equal and intellectual superior.