Being an Adult
“[One] way to tell an adult is by how they react to a challenge. Someone who’s not yet an adult will tend to respond to a challenge from an adult in a way that acknowledges their dominance. If an adult says ‘that’s a stupid idea,’ a kid will either crawl away with his tail between his legs, or rebel. But rebelling presumes inferiority as much as submission. The adult response to ‘that is a stupid idea,’ is simply to look the other person in the eye and say ‘Really? Why do you think so?’” -Paul Graham
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