Hi guys,

Noob here. Already read NMMNG, MMSLP and now 3/4 through WISNIFG. I am trying to understand more about agreeing and amplifying. I understand are the core level that the purpose of this is to prevent emotional or other types of manipulation by essentially not agreeing to follow along with the argument, shit test or whatever it is. I may just be too new and still too butthurt, but can you help me understand why the hell it isn't a better idea to deflect manipulation in some way that is more assertive, less passive? Or am I just misreading this and that when A&A is performed, it should be performed sarcastically? It all seems a little self-defeating to agree with BS when we are aiming to be more assertive generally. I hope the question makes sense? Thanks.