Well, if we are going to be that precise, I have to admit that my “actually, no” wasn’t exactly accurate. That the fact of engagement here implies defensiveness is, generally speaking, true. It’s just happens to be not true in my particular case about which I had privileged information (being able to peek inside my head) and you didn’t.
So your “implied” was a fine word choice and I don’t think there was a way for you to figure out beforehand that your conclusion will turn out to be incorrect.
Well, if we are going to be that precise, I have to admit that my “actually, no” wasn’t exactly accurate. That the fact of engagement here implies defensiveness is, generally speaking, true. It’s just happens to be not true in my particular case about which I had privileged information (being able to peek inside my head) and you didn’t.
So your “implied” was a fine word choice and I don’t think there was a way for you to figure out beforehand that your conclusion will turn out to be incorrect.
Thanks for clarifying, and I apologize for getting on your case about it.
Not a problem :-)