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by dleslie 1341 days ago
Which they probably won't, if they can prevent it, most of the time. People tend not to invite discussion for the purposes of challenging their positions.
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Small-minded people, perhaps. Is it worth discussing things with them?

For what it’s worth, this is a common take from interrupty people which I have found not to be the case in the long run. I suspect there’s a significant observer effect.

Or perhaps there's a selection bias in the company kept. It's easy not to find cause to interrupt if there exists general agreement and temperament.
No it’s not worth discussing, that’s why you interrupt!