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Originally Posted by ProfJulie
My strategy, if at all possible, is to not engage them in debate and argumentation. I turn away and avoid protracted discussions with such people. I grew up with a sister who always had to win every argument. I learned early on that turning away was my best strategy.
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Yes, and that's exactly what I do.
When I see someone is going to be disagreeable - and it's quite clear in one's writing if that person will be this way - then I won't respond or reply. I think the reason I do this is because I feel it fuels the narcissistic personality. It feeds them, so to speak. They need fuel in which to continue to argue. Remember, I do this when someone is both disagreeable and controlling at the same time.
I once tried to write rationally to someone about a situation, but logic and cohesion were thrown out the door. One can't "argue" with irrationality.
Don