It's a result of my job - I spend much of my time investigating corrupt government records in different countries to identify frauds and financial record manipulation by which officials steal from their people. Boring I know, but it could explain the level of my expectations for sufficient, reliable, relevant evidence to form judgements on reasonableness and plausibility.
Actually, being an Essex Boy (originally), I don't think I have ever been called gracious in my life, and I feel a rapprochement coming on....
