Countermeasure 4: The "I'm Not Arguing, I'm Just Explaining" Protocol

For when the situation calls for a spirited discussion, but you'd rather not actually discuss anything

Warning: this countermeasure is not for the faint of heart. It's for those who want to appear engaged, yet secretly just want to talk about their favorite TV shows.

Key Features:

• Unrelentless use of the word "actually,"
• Aggressive nodding
• Subtle yet insidious use of jargon
• Unwillingness to concede any point

Advanced Features:

• "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining" mode
• Automated response generator: "That's not what I meant," "That's not what I said," or "That's not the point"

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