30 Most Common Ways to Lose an Argument
While it may be true that no one really “wins” in an argument – especially certain types – there are still times when you want you to come out victorious. Whether you’re having a good-natured argument or hoping to put someone in their place, you should avoid these 30 guaranteed ways to fail.
This graphic by Curtis Newbold, visual communications specialist, highlights the main reasons you might look like a fool in your next fight. Things like attacking a person’s character instead of using it (ad hominem), getting them to win, or letting your personal prejudices take over. The graphics are organized to first describe the cause, then name the error to which it belongs, and finally give you an example so you can know what you can or shouldn’t do in the future. There are many ways to win an argument , but one of the best is not to sink your own ship.
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