Always avoid the acute angle. Always avoid arguments like you avoid rattlesnakes and earthquakes. You can’t win an argument. You can’t because if you lose it, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it. You will feel fine. But what about him? You have made him feel inferior. You have hurt his pride.
Principle 2 - Show Respect For Other Person's Opinions.
Always Say - “I may be wrong. I frequently am. Let’s examine the facts.” You will never get into trouble by admitting that you may be wrong. That will stop all argument and inspire your opponent to be just as fair and open and broad-minded.
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Similar ideas to Principle 1 - Avoid Arguments At All Costs.
The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
If we lose the argument, we lose; if we win the argument, we have made the other person feel inferior, hurt his pride, and made him resent us. In other words, we still lose.
Engaging in arguments often leads to a no-win situation. Even if you win the argument, you still lose, and the other person is likely to hold onto their opinion.
Instead of arguing, it's better to focus on finding common ground. Avoid the points of disagreement and identify the areas where ...
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