12 Keys To Winning an Argument
Aguments are an all too common part of life. They should be avoided if possible. But, if you can’t avoid them you may as well win.
Here’s how.
- Never Accuse your opponent of being wrong.
- If you realize you made a mistake admit it immediately.
- Be pleasant.
- Get your opponent saying “yes” It is a proven technique.
- Let them talk. “Enough rope,” “digging a hole” all that.
- Be receptive. We’ve already established we could be wrong.
- Make it their idea.
- Play on their wants.
- Plea for righteousness. Every body wants “whats right.’
- Back it up. If you’ve got data, use it.
- Issue a challenge. Men especially will fall for this.
- Be a Cool Hand Luke. Aguments can get emotional. It is to your advantage to be the calm rational one.
There you have it, now play nice.
Reg Adkins writes on behavior and the human experience at (elementaltruths.blogspot.com).
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daedal says on August 18th, 2006 at 8:21 am
Keeping your cool during a heated argument doesn’t only make you look like you’re in control, it’s also a great “attack” by showing your adversary that you know exactly what you are talking about.
Nervousness and aggressivness are huge signs that the person’s argument is based on emotions rather than on logic and we all know how crazy emotions can be.
To avoid them flipping out and becoming aggressive, let them finish their thought and then give them your opinion on the subject. Don’t cut them off in the middle of a sentence.
LiuWenmao says on August 19th, 2006 at 12:23 am
Yeah, I totally agree with what you say.
Sometimes I’m really tired of arguing with guys who have different opinions.
The most important thing you should keep in mind is be cool. If such argument seems to be endless, then just quit.
JOnathan says on October 27th, 2006 at 5:57 pm
The best way to win a argument is first agree with what he says, then put a smile on your face…and then punch him. Im right don’t argue with me.