Posted on 02/11/2016 1:11:14 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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THE BEST WAYS TO WIN AN ARGUMENT EVERY TIME
Timing:Typically, the first person to reply to the thread has a greater chance of swinging the original person's (OP) view than someone who joins the debate later on.
Alternative terminology:Use words that are different to those used in the post.
For example,if discussing climate change,describing it as global warming in a reply makes more of an impact than using the same terminology as the OP.
Use calm language:The study suggests using 'calm' language to make a point is more effective than swearing or using aggressive terms.
In the paper,examples of 'calm' words include those that are softer-sounding such as 'librarian' and 'dull' than harsh,'sharp' words such as 'terrorism' and 'erection.'
Length:Longer replies in general also tend to be seen as more persuasive.
Evidence:Using numbers,statistics and examples to back up opinions make people sound more convincing.
To push this point,commenters should specifically write 'e.g','for instance' or 'i.e' before presenting these arguments to strengthen their persuasiveness.
Links:Quotes and quotation marks play little role in trying to convince someone,but linking to examples and outside sources does.
Hedge your bets:Hedges indicate uncertainty,and an example is:'It could be the case'.
Although this sounds like it might signal a weaker argument,the researchers said it may make an argument easier to accept by softening its tone.
Check the language in the original post:People can 'pick their battles' and decide whether or not it's worth engaging in an argument by studying the terms used by the OP.
Personal pronouns, such as 'I' suggest a person is more open-minded to persuasion, but the use of the words 'we' and 'us' suggests they are more stubborn.
Stubborn people use more emotive and decisive words including 'certain','nothing' and 'best.'
Know when to give up:Finally,the researchers found that after four or five 'back and forth' posts have been made, the chances of swaying someone's view significantly drops.
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Associate the other view point with dead babies.
So this explains why you post the way you do.
I just saw it at the Daily Mail.
I went there to take a break and fell over laughing when I saw this - so decided to share.
: )
So the point is to ignore any Politician?
It helps to be right; but what do I know.
Can we apply this to the Trump/Cruz debate?
I think FR is a Master’s course in arguing.
Yes. Anything posted (pro or con) by a Cruzbot or a Trumpanzee is to be ignored as worthless.
Sigh. I was hoping to be the first one in here to post that, but...the originator of the thread stole my thunder!
No you didn’t!
Yes you did!
No, it isn’t.
So.. some chick presumes to tell me about how to win arguments?
How about she can argue about what kind of sandwich to bring me.
I’d go for ham but roast beef might have some points.
No tuna today but keep it in mind.
A BLT would be some trouble, but appreciated.
So.. she argues what?
Unfortunately, facts like science do not matter when arguing with a liberal socialist - any argument with such a person is unwinnable by definition, science or no ...
She blinded me with science.
She’s just going to bring you an inferior sandwich anyway. It’s a scientific fact that men make the best cooks.
Damned straight.
Classic.
The last ho what told me to “listen up” got slapped and turned out on the street to get my money.
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