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"Though she be but little, she is fierce." – William Shakespeare

Tuesday Tidbits 

Tuesday Tidbit: How to Argue

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Do you struggle to argue effectively? Do you get flustered or frustrated? Here are some tips on how to argue powerfully and positively!

By Emma Bartley

“Losing an argument means you learn something.” -Daniel Cohen

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Do’s of arguing:

DO listen to the other side of the argument. Understand the other point of view. It helps you to build a more sound argument of your own.

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DO stay on topic. If the argument begins to go off into a tangent, bring it back to the source of the argument and work to solve the situation at hand.

DO take feedback. Try to understand what is wrong with your argument, so that you can better back up your information.

DO stay calm. If you get too flustered or frustrated, take a deep breath before losing control.

Dont’s of Arguing:

DON’T call names or use foul language. You are trying to prove your point, not insult the other person!

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DON’T physically threaten the other person. Do not scare the other person by being out of control.

DON’T state opinion as fact. You can ruin the soundness of your argument by doing so.

And remember…

Before you start arguing, think about what your true goal is. If you are just trying to sound smarter or want to prove the other person wrong, don’t start the argument. That is what will get you into trouble!