Person A: I’d have to go to the doctor and maybe miss school.
Person B: And is that so bad?
Person A: I guess not.
As you can see, Person B didn’t argue with Person A’s initial statement.
Instead, they asked questions that led Person A to argue with his assumption.
How to Win Arguments?
1. Stay calm and confident
2. Show empathy and a goal of progress.
3. Keep the argument focused in one lane.
4. Start by acknowledging things you agree on.
5. Stick to a few strong points.