I found it pretty ridiculous. I've made a 30 year career "arguing" with bosses. It's literally why they pay me. If they are little dictators then they aren't worth helping.
Agreed. Having a boss say do this just seems completely unprofessional and over the top. I can imagine a speaking style that would lead to this, but it's something beyond just "argument".
> In fact, in the middle of the meeting he announced, “I don’t need this s—“, and walked out of the meeting.