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by xeromal 1368 days ago
No, it's a strategy.

I accidentally stumbled on the permission to disagree when arguing with my partner. We both do it now. Sometimes people aren't in the mood to argue/debate. When you ask permission, if they say yes, they usually keep their emotions in check. If they say no, you save the battle for another day.

It's a great way to build respect.

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Its arse licking.

Instead of brown nosing, just disagree.

If you ask permission to disagree, you don't tend to get respect. You become seen as a fucking doormat.

Just speak plainly and clearly.

Wife: Do I look fat?

Me, speaking plainly and clearly, Yes

Child: is the macaroni statue I made of you pretty?

Me, speaking plainly and clearly, no, it's hoorendous

Wife: Do I look fat?

Me: Only when compared to this stunning macaroni statue.

I prefer to dodge answers and let others argue it out

Honestly, I wish people took this approach more often.

Yes you look fat, and incredibly sexy.

No, it’s not pretty, but I love that you’ve made a statue of me.

What do you think “beg to differ” means?