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Valentina Y.
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When trying to get your point across...
... avoid negative language.
Using negative words will activate and strengthen your opponent's frames and undermine your own views. Successfully arguing a point requires you to establish your own frames and use language that evokes images and ideas that fit the worldview you want.
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