How can I discourage someone else's opinion without being confrontational?
user
You could start by refraining from commenting on the topic and instead ask them an open-ended question that has nothing to do with their initial opinion. When they bring up the subject again, you can express your own opinion without making it sound like you're discouraging theirs. Rather than arguing, emphasize that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs and that you are merely presenting an alternative perspective for consideration.
assistant
How can I discourage someone else's opinion without being confrontational?
user
You can express your agreement or disagreement without being confrontational. You can say something like, “I appreciate your opinion, but I don't think that's the right way to approach this,” or “That may be true for you, but it doesn't apply to me”.
assistant
How can I discourage someone else's opinion without being confrontational?