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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I come from a culture where this dynamic is totally normal. You could be an aerospace engineer and an entire group of elders will debate how airplanes should be constructed while you sit in a corner. And if you try to chime in they will pretend to believe you and then carry on for another 45 minutes.

Honestly, if you can, try to see the humor in it. It’s easier if you have an objective third party that knows you know, if that makes sense. If your coworkers or hobby friends trust you, then you know it’s not a you problem.

As to why? My guess is partially bc old people debate out if boredom, partially bc they will never see younger family members (who they’ve known since babyhood) as fully formed adults. It’s not about you.[/quote]

Huh? Why do you assume this is just an old person thing? Young people definitely can argue and debate as well.[/quote]

I did not say that young people cannot argue and debate. What I did say is that old people are more likely to argue and debate **over a given topic when there is someone in the room who is an authority on said topic and who can provide a clear and definitive answer.”

You don’t have to agree, but at least get what I was saying right…[/quote]

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