Switch Perspective
Step into the mind of the person you are arguing with and see their view.
This allows you to figure out what is influencing them and you can come back with a powerful counter-argument.
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Switch perspectives
Stepping into the mindset of those you argue with allows you to figure out what’s influencing them.
Showing empathy will lower the temperature of the debate and allow both of you to come to a resolution.
Figuring Out Your Opponent's Point Of View
Get into the other person’s shoes and figure out why their point of view is so important for them.
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Have Them Explain Their View First
The advantages are:
- You immediately come across as agreeable and willing to listen. This can disarm them and make it easier for you to persuade them later on.
- You get to listen to what they say and look for weaknesses in their argument.
- See if they can ...
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