3) Consider your relationship to the person. Different relationships will often dictate how the situation should be handled.
If the person is a close friend, family member or spouse, be honest with them. Tell them you find it difficult to have a conversation when they insist on always being right. They may not even have realized what they were doing. If it happens again, gently bring it to their attention.
If the person is a coworker—or even worse, your boss—approach the situation more carefully. In a friendly but assertive manner, explain to them that you feel like they are not respectfully validating your own thoughts and ideas. Point out that you value their opinion and would like them to give you the same consideration.
If the person is a simple acquaintance or even a stranger, you likely don't need to be arguing with them at all. Respectfully remove yourself from the situation.
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