It’s so ingrained that lots of people don’t realize they’re doing it. They think they’re just “making conversation.”
There are so many ways of making conversation that isn’t just contradicting the person.
That doesn’t mean the only option is to agree either! These are false choices you don’t have to adhere to.
@louie let’s be curious and ask questions that aren’t rhetorical or about scoring “points” in an imaginary debate.
@louie exactly! Sincere questions are a great way to build community. We don’t need to always agree, but with a truly open mind we can better grasp other peoples’ perspective and have more compassion for each other.