Any dispute is an attempt to find the truth, but it is only important not to get personal, not to stoop to insults. And the topic for discussion is better to choose the one in which you are an expert, because you will have to bring a lot of arguments.
Instruction manual
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It is important to understand that discussion is a discussion of a problem, consideration of different points of view. It leads to the discovery of truth, to the collection of useful information, it is often held in public, and therefore allows participants to establish themselves in their position. But when you enter into such a debate, you need to understand that the opponent will be savvy in the matter, will give convincing arguments, which means that the topic must be chosen very responsibly. Only enter into discussions in which you consider yourself a specialist.
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The discussion topic is announced in advance, so you can prepare, read the necessary literature, pick up colorful examples, as well as quotes from famous people. It is not bad to study the history of this issue, to clarify who else reasoned on this topic and what conclusions have been reached. In this case, it is important to find out not only those opinions that coincide with yours, but also the opposite. This will allow a better understanding of the position of the other side, which means it will be much easier to parry.
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Leading a discussion requires the ability to speak. To prepare professionally, take a few oratory lessons. It is necessary to get rid of the fear of the audience, it is necessary to keep pauses correctly, to free oneself from parasitic words, and also to speak easily and convincingly. Even if a person owns the topic, but does not know how to express it intelligibly and clearly, he may not look very confident, which will give priority to the opponent.
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An important part of the dialogue is honesty, which enhances the speaker's status in the eyes of others. If you don’t know something, if this particular definition is not familiar, you don’t need to invent it, just say that you did not meet this data. Also, honestly admit that the interlocutor is right in some matters, if this is true. After all, it is necessary to discover the truth, and not to humiliate the discussion partner. No need to seem like a master in all aspects, it is very noticeable from the outside if the speaker does not know any topic, so do not fantasize, but acknowledge your shortcomings. This compares you favorably with others, because a person cannot know everything, and this is normal.
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You can ask questions in the discussion. If you have studied the position of the enemy, then you know its weaknesses. Try not to state them yourself, but ask questions. A man himself can get confused, bring unconvincing arguments. Let the representative speak a different point of view, but try to get him away from general phrases, require specific data. Inaccuracies, flaws, controversial issues will come to the surface if you ask about them, while in contrast you will look much more profitable.