Few things are more difficult to
tolerate than sheer unbridled ignorance. But unless you have a
considerable amount of influence with the other person, or unless
they are genuinely seeking your answers—it's probably best to keep your mouth
shut. Of course you can always just “stick it to them” or “put
them in their place” or “blow them out of the water.” And
though a response of this nature might help you feel a bit better, it
will probably do more harm than good. For by reacting in such a way
you will likely destroy any potential you had to influence the other
person for the better. After all, it's near impossible to convince
another person to change their mind about something in one big leap. But with a
little patience, slow and unforced baby steps can add up over time.
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