I talk to them immediately: logically and calmly.
I also flood them with pretentious theory and complex vocab.
I usually 'win'.
If I'm dealing with immaturity (children, adults who think like children), I will be very calm and stern, or just unflinchingly stare into their eyes (with feeling) until they breakdown/start to cry. There's something about breaking convention that gets through to people deeper than social cues.
After that, things always seem more harmonious for everyone, and I can build them back up as a friend.
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