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Not everyone adheres to these rules of engagement, but among scholars it is uncommon to tell someone straight out “You’re wrong”, it is even more rare to exhibit strong emotion, and the best answer almost always is “You know, I don’t think there’s any one right answer”.

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Why is it uncommon for scholars to directly tell someone they are wrong or exhibit strong emotions during discussions?

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It is uncommon for scholars to directly tell someone they are wrong or exhibit strong emotions during discussions because the research culture of academia values genteel terms, nuanced positions, and a posture of detachment. This detached positionality suggests that scholars are not overly invested in how a discussion turns out and focus on studying the matter rather than asserting one "right" answer.