So, I basically never argue with anyone these days. I get into discussions, I negotiate, but I never argue. If I disagree, I'm pretty careful to validate the other person's pov so that the interaction ends amicably/respectfully. Except last week, when I was out of my head from lack of sleep, and I got into a right tiff with the Dean of Studies. I bring this up now because I just had to approach him in official business, and since I never argue with people, I was not sure how one ought to behave in the twilight of such an event. I didn't apologize, because I don't think I was in the wrong. Then again, I probably reacted in a way that he wasn't anticipating. So I did a little of indirect explanation of my response. Hhmmmm.