(January 12, 2019 at 8:54 am)Der/die AtheistIn Wrote: Do you have someone close to you, who insists so much that you should do something you really don't want to do? What if they don't agree to disagree and you're not dependent on them?
I find it easier to end the conversation if the insistent person is not polite, because I could end the conversation by pointing out they're disrespecting me. But if they're polite, how could I end the conversation? Should I just tell them I don't wanna talk about the subject anymore every time they bring it up? Should I leave?
Brass knuckles and pepper spray, or lighter fluid and matches.
In all seriousness, there is no simple answer because only you can judge what you are willing to tolerate and not tolerate. It doesn't have to turn into a war, no, and you can find a way to end it politely. But you also are entitled express your position.
Consider it a cost benefit. If it is minor and isn't causing you so much discomfort, you can simply let it go. But if it is persistent and it is not something you like having repeated to you constantly, you have every right, to request they stop. None of your interactions have to be a war.
It can go something like this.
Person A, "I think you should do X"
You, " I don't want to do X"
Person A, " Bu bu bu".
You, " Look, you've offered before, I like/love you, but like I said, that is not my thing. You can if you want to, but it would make me happy if you not ask me again."
