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toddr13 · 46-50, M
There are ways to more tactfully bring someone to the same perspective, as opposed to outright correction, which can be deemed hostile, even if that's not your intention. Helping to focus the discussion through questions, asking if they are referencing "x, y, or z" in a given definition can allow you to then say something along the lines of "Oh, so you're saying..." and then proceed from there. It takes a little more time, but sometimes the less direct route takes account of all stakeholders in a discussion and allows you to proceed without feelings of resentment, anger, or an appearance of a condescending attitude from another party, since delivery can make a huge difference in the perception of the interaction.
toddr13 · 46-50, M
@iCrochetstuff: Then, that's a personal problem on their part. I wouldn't worry about it, since it's definitely not you in that case. Sometimes, I can come across in a dictatorial manner, so I know that people may not always interpret the discussion the same way that I do, but I am usually only blunt with people who have wasted time with stupid nonsense, or who have not done something that they were supposed to do -- usually at work. Ha ha.
@toddr13: theyre just butt hurt because i explained that being sheltered means you are not worldly and that it has nothing to do with creativity and having an imagination. haha. i kindly gave examples. i mean i can see what she ment but maybe she should just use a different word. instead of being sheltered. i told her not having an imagination ment they are close minded and she flipped out lol. and then contradicted herself by saying she has an imagination lmao