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Offended? Not me. How people use denial to appear rational on social media
- March 24, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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People often downplay being offended during online arguments to appear more rational, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). The study reveals how social media users navigate, negotiate and often reject accusations of being offended during heated online exchanges, even when their language suggests strong emotional involvement.
Originally published at Phys.org