| | *To win an argument means to convince an ''audience'' that you ''performed better'' than your opponent. Convincing your ''opponent'' that your ''beliefs have merit'' is a different goal. Which is your goal? | | *To win an argument means to convince an ''audience'' that you ''performed better'' than your opponent. Convincing your ''opponent'' that your ''beliefs have merit'' is a different goal. Which is your goal? |
| − | *Take a few moments right now. Open an editing window, and type the words "You're right." If they seem difficult, practice them a few times until they come quickly and easily. Sooner or later there will come a time you need them, and it's best to be ready when it happens. WIth practice, you will find that when they are appropriate, using them can be almost painless, and does not diminish anyone's respect for you. | + | *Take a few moments right now. Say the words "You're right," a few times. And, because this is an online environment, open an editing window, and type them a few times: "You're right." "You're right." "You're right." If they seem difficult, practice them until they come quickly and easily. Sooner or later there will come a time you need them, and it's best to be ready when it happens. WIth practice, you will find that using them can be almost painless, and does not diminish anyone's respect for you. |