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Tips I collected from different sources online and my experiences arguing with my boyfriends, parents, friends, etc. Haha. Enjoy!

  • Talk softly because your opponent will have to try to listen to you then.
  • Don't show your emotions.
  • Use phrases such as:
    • You can't compare apples and oranges.
    • What are your parameters?
    • You seem to be upset about this matter, why so?
  • Make your opponent angry because if they're angry they have less sense of judgement. Remember to act calm when they are angry because you can make them feel guilty and psychotic for getting worked up for no reason.
  • Use latin or French phrases and words. Also use "weight-sounding" words.
    • So to speak.
    • In terms of.
    • Vis a vis.
  • Exploit your opponent's weakness.
  • Turn the tables. Make your opponent punch themselves in the face.
  • If you know that you're losing the argument, make your opponent sound stupid by saying that you cannot comprehend what they are saying.
  • Label your opponents premise into an odious category.
    • Darwinism.
    • Atheism.
    • Facism.
  • Agree with their contention as being a "theory".
    • Example:
      • That is a good theory, however it cannot be put into practice.
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