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Originally Posted by JustAnotherGuy
I am irritated that you completely discount what I am telling you about the quality of my water and that you are whining about the conversation not sticking to the topic. So I will stop talking to you because you don't know how to actually have a conversation.
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I'm not completely discounting that you may have bad water.
I acknowledged that there may be a problem in some parts of the city.
I suggested a possible reason, probably the plumbing, or water mains.
I noted that it is the city's responsibility to fix the problem.
And I went on to expalin why that is irrelevant to the to the topic at hand.
To which you replied that I was burying my head in the sand and denying there was a problem.
I reitireated all of my points, and asked you to explain why bad water in some parts of the city should be reason for the city to provide bottled water at it's buildings.
To which you replied, I don't live in the real world and have no idea what I'm talking about.
I again reiterated my points, and added a water analysis to show that the city is indeed providing safe water for the city. I also acknowledged that there may be a problem, but the vocal complaints of one guy do not convince me that the problem is wide spread enough that the city should provide bottled water. I also threw in a little dig because I thought you were being a little douchy.
So after all of this you come back saying I don't know how to have a conversation. I'm giving you well thought out reasoning for why I am in support of an issue, and you counter with condesending comments like "I guess you didn't hear the tree fall", and "My water is gross" and "Leave the real world issues to the peole who live there".
Sure thing, I don't know how to have a converastion.
So what is the correct response to have a conversation with you?
Should I have gone with:
1)"Hey, despite the complete lack of reason, or logic to your statements, you've completely swayed me to your side of the issue"
or
2) "Hey that tree comment was really cool and deep. I think you're awesome"