Hey Whaddya Know, Another Brilliant Idea from Me

When one of your close friends starts bitching about something, you should be able to set expectations with that person before jumping in:

1. would you like me to vigorously agree with you?

2. would you like me to vigorously disagree with you?

3. would you like me to disagree with you, but then begrudgingly come around in the end?

4. would you like me to just make fun of you throughout, no matter what?

I think this could keep some unnecessary escalations down at a more reasonable level, YOU'RE WELCOME, EARTH!!