What causes people to twist words to fit their perception?

Ask any question %26amp; more than one will likley twist your words to support there disagrement. Why?

Many go out of their way to be inoffensive %26amp; non judgemental but some continue to twist even clear meanings.

Is it a defensive thing? What is it? Can someone help me get this?

ThanksWhat causes people to twist words to fit their perception?
Control freaks,unable to handle being wrong,what's worse is the ones who listen to these liars and rumor spreaders,as they are detrimental to us all.
Fear.

The fastest way to educate yourself is to allow facts and evidence to lead you wherever they go. This takes courage. Everyone finds they're wrong about something, the question is how you respond when you discover it.What causes people to twist words to fit their perception?
There is a classic saying that if you misunderstand me, it is my fault for not being more clear.



But don't worry so much about smart alacks. That's just the nature of the internet.
everyboy think they right

everybody WANT to be right

but in general

if you use their own words to refute them.

it is more likely they understand why they are wrong

I think thats teh thought process behind it.What causes people to twist words to fit their perception?
You answered your own question within your question. They do it to fit their personal ideas and biases.
Words are the weapons of the week.

(on the weekend we rumble)
vanity, loss of face