How to argue effectively

[dolphinius_rex]

This was posted High-Def Digest's forums:
http://www.ece.ust.hk/~mchan/interest/j ... gument.htm

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. You too can win arguments. Simply follow these rules:
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[bill]

That was pretty good!

I really like the punch line "Do not try to pull any of this on people who generally carry weapons." . The old trump card!

[Wesociety]

funny.

[CowboySlim]

Left out my favorite:

"Now, the thing that you need to understand is......."

[Ian]

JamieW is very good at this. You especially don't want to get in a debate or argument with him because he does carry weapons. I seem to be immune because I really don't care enough about most things to actually argue about them.

[JamieW]

I will give the credit to the greatest teacher of this type of argument ever. My mother.

[Ian]

I will give the credit to the greatest teacher of this type of argument ever. My mother.

Yes, she is the master. Her voice alone makes me want to run away and not argue with her.

Don't tell her I said that....

[JamieW]

Telling her you said that would require voluntary conversation.