I know that a lot of people say that same thing, it can be more harm than good. Think on human nature for a moment. We like being right and proving our point. Yes, it would make the world better if we didnt sweat the small stuff and moved on with our lives. It starts with a few people at a time and grows. I guess we will see if the person will go ahead and argue the fact or use some of those inhibitory neurons to stop and move on.

Thats a great point.  I completely agree with you and need to work on that myself!  Thanks for the reminder!

You are so right.   Trying to prove you are right can be a total disaster, especially if you actually turn out to be right.  If we all learn to eliminate  sweating  the small stuff in our lives we will be much happier.

Betty

Being right is not always required.  Point made and then as you said move on.  I once was asked by someone "Do you want to be right or be happy".  That has stayed with me.  Lets all enjoy life.

Right on.  The longer I talk, the more likely I am to put my foot (feet) in my mouth.  We need to choose our battles.  Good point.

Oh Jon folks who need to work so hard to prove they're right - are so much work!  If it appears somebody is going down this road with me and they start going over and over and over their 'rightness' I usually will say something like ' let's agree to disagree on this one' or everyone is entitle to their opinion as are you - and me.  If they keep going - well - exit stage left. Let them find somebody else to be so right with!