Whether you are a debater or not, we would all have experienced arguments with other people before. Perhaps we wanted the other person to agree with our views or perhaps we just wanted to vent some steam at them for being so annoying. In this article, I'm going to share 7 tips on how to win an argument against anyone.
1. Stay Calm
The most cliché of tips is also the most important. Staying calm helps you to think better so you can then find flaws in your opponent's argument. By limiting your aggression as your opponent rants away, you will be seen as the individual who is more mature and logical. It is likely that your opponent will lose steam upon seeing you staying so relaxed in the face of his or her aggression and the chance to counter-attack will surface.
2. Use The Word ‘Imagine'
If you are interested in learning how to win an argument against anyone, the word ‘imagine' will be a valuable piece of ammunition in your arsenal. In fact, the word ‘imagine' has been proven to be a very persuasive word. Use this to your advantage by getting your opponent to imagine things from a perspective that benefits your argument. Say something like: "Imagine if this happened to you, would you not do the same thing as I did?"
3. Get Opponent To Be A ‘Yes' Man
If you want to get your opponent to agree to your main point or stand, get them to agree with some statements first. Pick statements that almost cannot be refuted or agreed with. When they're in a habit of saying ‘yes' or agreeing, state your main point. Chances are, they are more likely to agree with you. In fact, this tactic is commonly used by marketers and is what Robert Cialdini calls the principle of consistency.
4. Let Opponent Finish And Vice Versa
Let your opponent finish whatever they have to say first before you start with your counter argument. Listen carefully for any flaws in their arguments and take advantage of these flaws. If your opponent tries to interrupt you when you are talking, simply point out that you allowed them to finish with what they were saying and you wish to have the chance to speak too. Not only does this make you look more mature and polite, it increases your chances of winning the argument too.
5. Argue With Concrete Statistics
Facts are hard to refute so when you're in an argument with someone, quote facts. These facts could be in the form of statistics, historical trends, research studies, etc. Facts are an unbiased external source of information and they can greatly boost the credibility of your argument.
6. Ask Questions
Ask your opponent questions about their statements. If your opponent is scrambling for answers and starts rambling, you now have control of the argument. For example, you could ask questions like: "Do you have any evidence to support this statement?"
7. Reach A Win-Win Argument
The best conclusion to an argument is still a conclusion that ensures both parties win. If your opponent is unable to agree completely with your points, reach a compromise that benefits both parties. It is possible for both parties to win in an argument. In this case, maybe the argument was productive after all.
Now that you know how to win an argument against anyone, try these tips out the next time you get into a hot-headed argument with your colleague or friends. I'm sure these tips will lead to a beneficial resolution of the argument
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