I have a habit to have an opinion on almost everything, which makes me unwanted in most groups. How to tackle my own urge to sound knowledgeable and not come across as a know-it-all, which I know people hate.

Yes, yes. This is so true- "being sure that you are already sitting on the right answer". Damn. I do feel like that, now that I am reanalysing my conversations. That's why come off as arrogant, coz in my mind I am always right.

This is such a simple pinpointing of my issues that it feels like therapy.

I don't give people any rope in the conversation, because when I'm speaking, I "switch" my mind to what I definitely know- and I place their practical knowledge below my theoretical one. That's why my expressions, tone, filler words, all exude 'arrogance'.

But I do think I am better at writing stuff. I am slightly better with textual humility. Any explanation for that? Why am I only a prick in a physical conversation? Am I coming off as a prick right now? Please tell me, this is a genuine question.

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