• Is the purpose of this conversation to inspire or to uplift? Then I should keep it going.
• Is the purpose of this conversation to share experience or knowledge? Then I should keep it going.
• Is the purpose of this conversation to be right or to feel superior? Then I should gracefully exit it as soon as possible.
• Is the purpose of this conversation to argue, fight, or upset someone? Then I should gracefully exit it as soon as possible.
• Is the purpose of this conversation to attack or defend a position or to judge another person? Then I should gracefully exit it as soon as possible.