The purpose of conversation is to reveal facts previously unknown. If I'm baffled by it, you should absolutely expect me to reply. If I told you you were bei

The purpose of conversation is to reveal facts previously unknown. If I'm baffled by it, you should absolutely expect me to reply. If I told you you were being boring, you should wonder why I would bother to reply, or if I'm being dishonest in an effort to be hurtful.