answer:Many times. i consider several points, before i: a. continue, b. is the topic worth it, c. will i loose a friend over this, d.will the outcome be to my advantage or theirs, e. will other people benefit, if i win or lose? Giving in on a conversation is not actually losing. if other people are listening and watching, they will form their own opinion of the topic and they will decide themselves who is to be the winner or loser. and, along the way, maybe everyone will learn something or have a benefit that they need or deserve.