That is the way my H "wins" all the arguements in our house by asking for the "specfics" and "details" of when he said or did anything. But sometimes they need to know why something was not "right" when they thought it was "right" so all you can do is try. I hate that cut to chase stuff and I find if I can write it I can be rehearsed cause I tell you my H always wants to talk about something serious when I am least capable of answering intelligently. Have one thing you know you like all set and the next time speak up.