Why be “afraid” ? Disputatious discourse ( conducted in harmony) means both sides benefit ! Its one of those “counterintuitive things”.....JKust like driving “co-operatively”, rather than aggressively, results in a quicker, more efficient and less stressful commute..... >PS
“I am afraid that there is not much we can agree on here but I accept your suggestion that we agree to disagree.”
Lest my figure of speech, meant to gently counter another’s position, cloud rather than clarify - I’ll correct it.
“There is not much we can agree on here but I accept your suggestion that we agree to disagree.”