one would assume that a normal conversation entails an unspoken agreement to the mutual exchange of opinions. this is not so. if theres one thing ive learnt, its that the assumption is usually taken for granted.
it would be good practice instead to restate or at least surface this agreement before the actual opinion exchange, lest the hearer becomes offended by the speaker. such an agreement would shift social liability to the hearer who is willing to receive valuable opinions that might otherwise become ammunition against the speaker, and so lend itself to become the agent of dissolution of an otherwise amicable social exchange.
in other words, keep your opinions to yourself, unless asked. in bold letters. and in no uncertain terms. sign contract if necessary.
oh..i can feel my eq rising already!
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