I bet most of you, my handsome followers, have found yourself to be in a position to correct a friend or acquaintance. People make mistakes, and someone always corrects them. This however is not a good thing. Yes, you do feel good after shattering someone's self-esteem, but what are they thinking about you? What are their friends thinking about you?
There isn't really any point to win a pointless argument, all it will do is create resentment and anger towards the winner. So really, there is no way to win an argument. If people have opinions that you feel are wrong, think to yourself, "does it really matter"?
Even if you succeeded in proving them wrong, they would not ever thank you for correcting them, they would be mad at you for embarrasing them. People watching would not think highly of you either, they would see you as something of an asshole.
Example of an argument:
Person: Superman and batman lives in the same city.
You: I don't think so, but you might be right though. Why don't you look it up when you get home, then tell me later?
This way, he will realise his mistake, but he will not lose face.
My fantastic followers, you can now "win" arguments without losing friends. Enjoy the rest of your day, you deserve it. :)
Nice way to end an argument!
SvarSlettthere was this old saying something like: "arguments never convinced anybody" and it`s true all they do is make you wonder :)
SvarSlettHaha, I guess it's better to stay respectful, even when the person is a complete moron..
SvarSlettThat's a smart move. I have some wise-ass friends who constantly try and win arguments with bullshit.
SvarSlettA good point :)
SvarSlett:P thats quite a good solution
SvarSlettGreat way to solve the problem !
SvarSlettusually citing some made up percentage will increase your chances of winning an argument by 47%
SvarSlettI cant abide by someone who believes superman and batman live in the same city :/
SvarSlettYeah...it's hard not to correct people sometimes, but then you usually come off looking like an ass hat.
SvarSlettIt's almost a lose-lose situation
SvarSlettHaha, I guess it's better to stay respectful, even when the person is a complete moron.. [2]
SvarSlettDon't stoop to that level. Keeping respect even if it's not returned will make you feel better in the end.
SvarSlettthank you so much :) manipulation skills etc have always interested me. mouhahaha
SvarSletti've had the same problem with friends and family that are similar to this. they would rather push that their idea is correct rather than lose face. i like to think of it as a disease of pride. sadly saying this, or even "it's ok to swallow your pride, people won't think less of you" leads them to view me in a light not so healthy to my status as an individual.
SvarSlettarguments are my favorite!
SvarSlettclearly they do live in he same city- they are in reality the same schizophrenic person!
it's really a good way to avoid arguments
SvarSlettSome nice points made. well written
SvarSlettthat sucks but it cant be helped i guess
SvarSletti hate to correct my friends, but hey, it's not my fault that they are always wrong!
SvarSlettI don't need to argue when I'm always right ;)
SvarSlettyep that'll end it
SvarSletto man...you have no idea how many fights with my friends this could have prevented for me
SvarSlettnice thought - there's always the "go and fuck you" to end conversations, as well.
SvarSlettgreat post!
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SvarSlettHaha
SvarSletthey thanks for the advice now i can correct people without hurting their feelings
SvarSlettthat is such awesome advice. i will try that today
SvarSlettWow, this post is my thoughts exactly O_o;;
SvarSlettI especially hate it when friends WANT to convince otherwise ><
this will save my relation ship
SvarSlettI wish I could be like this, but sometimes I just can't sit idly while people are so confident in their position when it's simply wrong..
SvarSlettI'm constantly in an argument with my girlfriend over something or other. Kind of gets old.
SvarSlettI have to agree with you here. Check out my other TS blog, Swift Fanatics!
SvarSlettCheaters way out :P but a good one Ive used before.
SvarSlettInsightful. Thanks for the info man
SvarSlettWill try it next time I actually get into an argument.
SvarSlettWell I like my friends and they must obviously like me, so its all good =D
SvarSlettwill help in negotiating my kurfew i hope lol
SvarSlettWell said! I've come to realize this over the past month in my own life. Even if you win the battle, you lose the overall war. It's great to be well-versed in many things, but not great to gloat.
SvarSlettBalance is key, basically.
I like your blog, because it makes me write about more interesting topics in comments.
Great post, bro! Waiting for more updates from you
SvarSlettThat's great.. I need to apply this more to my daily life. Really interesting.
SvarSlettadvice i live by. thanks.
SvarSlettinteresting read mate
SvarSlettI get this so much because I have a slight ego and I never like to lose arguments =/
SvarSlettThanks for this post It'll really help me in life =]
you've got an interesting point here, good job with the post
SvarSlettDamn i never thought of it that way.Its weird how everyone has their own thoughts but rarely consider that others do as well.
SvarSlettI have learned to catch myself before correcting people. I am definitely glad I did.
SvarSlettYeah I've learned to do this to avoid people getting pissed at me xD
SvarSlettthat is a good way to think about it, but being right is fun though
SvarSlettawesome, i want to know more!
SvarSlettI don't think so, but you might be right though.
SvarSlettYou need to use proper communication technique when you are going to correct someone. If you face your person and lock eyes, you ay give off the nonverbal that you are aggressive, and the person being corrected will turn defensive and even run the risk of arguing for a defensive mechanism.
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