Not asking you not being yourself. You seemed very eager to learn, very bright, honest and straightforward, no asking you to change that, but no harm spend a little more time listen and contemplate the other side? Happy holiday to you and your family.
Yes no one can argue with that. Still I always tell my kids if they don't get their ideas across it's their fault. I'm doubtful most people are altruistic so there is always a background associated with anything anyone says. Same to you and your family!