The context of the following conversation is Alex lived and let live so that they could live peacefully with other members of society.:
Alex says I went out to get some groceries and this guy in line wasn't wearing a mask..
The friend responds Was he coughing and stuff?.
Alex responds Not coughing, but he kept chatting me up and it was a bit unnerving. I guess I didn't do anything since I have learned to live and let live..
The friend responds What did he want to talk about?.
Alex responds He was just saying how he didn't think corona was a big deal and all that. I told him that I hoped he, and all of us, got through this ok despite our differences..
The friend responds You're more diplomatic that I would have been!.