Talking The Talk.

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Conversation is not fun when it's all civilized and shit. You should try these conversation tactics to spice things up. In the process, you will also win ALL arguments.

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P.S.

Don't forget to claim how right and exponentially superior you are throughout the conversation, just as a reminder (not that they don't already know). Otherwise, it's all moot.

So, what conversation tactics do YOU know that you can share?

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  1. nessreenAugust 23, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    And my favorite one is the "Well I know someone from 'your group' who disagrees" argument, because obviously, YOU'RE JUST TAKING THINGS TOO PERSONALLY. (Which is also another tactic.)

    Ah. I need to rest mine eyes.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Hey Diana ...

    Nice tactics :)

    I loved the ones about "You're Arguing With Opinions Not Fact" and "A In B Situation Is Not Equivalent To X In Y Situation."

    My personal tactic, however, is that I do not usually get involved in discussions with, or in other words try to avoid, people whom I know have no deep knowledge of the topics in hands. You know how some people think they are right all the time because, you know, they are always right!!

    Saad

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  3. nessreenAugust 28, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    Saad:
    Yes, this is one of my greatest pet peeves. I've been trying to do something different, though. Instead of ignoring them, I make an effort to listen. I don't know why I do this. To torture myself, maybe? Haha.

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