Big +1. I think this is a really good distinction to keep in mind in general. Teaching and debating look very different. E.g., it's going to come off as condes

Big +1. I think this is a really good distinction to keep in mind in general. Teaching and debating look very different. E.g., it's going to come off as condescending if you try to "educate" someone on something where they already have a formed opinion and don't see you as an authority.