What tricks do you use to win an argument?

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  1. Jan Lova profile image60
    Jan Lovaposted 8 years ago

    What tricks do you use to win an argument?

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  2. tsmog profile image80
    tsmogposted 8 years ago

    Turn around and walk away. Argument ends. Done.

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    1. Jan Lova profile image60
      Jan Lovaposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Yes Tim. This is the best way to avoid arguments. But what if you would really like to win that argument?

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    2. tsmog profile image80
      tsmogposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I understand, yes one may say that is avoidance. To answer I would need to know what the argument is about. To me an 'argument' is more personalized & much less factual. Writing an argument is something entirely different. You present both sides.

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  3. quicksand profile image82
    quicksandposted 8 years ago

    Winston Churchill used to say "If I Agree With You We Both Would Be Wrong!"

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  4. feenix profile image58
    feenixposted 8 years ago

    If I ever revealed to someone the tricks I use to win an argument, I would have to kill that person. : )

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  5. M. T. Dremer profile image88
    M. T. Dremerposted 8 years ago

    I'm guilty of using 'big words' to knock the other debater off balance. It's a common practice to try to sound 'smarter' or to confuse. However I only do it when the other person resorts to personal attacks. Extremist debaters often resort to using your name to similar results. "Oh Dremer, you just don't understand. Try reading a book, Dremer." It's an attempt to treat the other person like a child and imply their ideas are juvenile. At that point, the gloves come off.

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  6. dashingscorpio profile image83
    dashingscorpioposted 8 years ago

    I only debate on things which can be proven one way or the other. Google has resolved most of my arguments! smile
    I never waste time trying to get people to {change} their beliefs or opinions. A (feeling) defies all logic and reasoning.

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