I have arguments with people like these. Their minds have been corrupted by marketing techniques. They actually argue that if you perceive something it is true. Sort of like our society today where equivocation is regarded as intelligence. Can't say what you think or know. You mus always equivocate so as not to offend the person you are talking to.
G-d I'm glad I'm not in corporate america. I remember people exactly like you guys are describing.
Salesmen are sometimes like that too. I can't stand it. Back in college it seemed like the frat boys were like that too. And back in highschool it seemed like the drama club weirdos were like that.