This is a great article, it made me realize it's better to say (write) nothing. Personal opinion doesn't matter, it only silos you. Personal feedback doesn't matter, you hurt someone. No one really is interested in how you are, it's just generic speech.

It is the reason why I don't partcipiate in many conversations anymore. It's just easier to not reply, or worse, if I have to, reply with what the person wants to hear.

Glad to know it isn't just me. Sad to know that it's easier to go along then really be a maverick and be different.