My preferred method, as well. I find that a lot of times, saying nothing for a little while gives you time to word your side/point/feelings more clearly and effectively, or in a way that will strike a chord with the person you're speaking to. And I love the part about giving consideration to the other person's viewpoint... that is, sadly, too easy to forget sometimes.
Koop, I've got a verse for both of us: 1 Timothy 4:12 "Let no man despise your youth; but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
Age has nothing to do with intelligence. If you're right, you're right. Don't let anybody badger you into listening to them JUST because they're older.
Koop, I've got a verse for both of us: 1 Timothy 4:12 "Let no man despise your youth; but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
Age has nothing to do with intelligence. If you're right, you're right. Don't let anybody badger you into listening to them JUST because they're older.
I dont like to argue, but if im in an argument i try to resolve things with compromise if i can.
If the person im aruging with is getting hysterical and emotional i try to first calm them down. If that doesnt work and there getting more emotional and volatile, i'll say, when your done acting like this, then i'll talk to you.
Sometimes being quiet is the best thing to do. Sometimes confronting it head on is the best thing to do.
Using wisdom during an arguement is always a good idea
. If there was something God told me to post here, though, I wouldn't hesitate 
^^^^My arguing style: Listen patiently until they wear themselves out, then calmly ask a question they have a hard time answering. It doesn't always work, but when it does, it's very entertaining to watch
Even if that means I come back half a day later and bring it up again when we're all calmer.If we're talking family: I either don't argue at all (which is the preferable option I choose most), or if the issue keeps recurring and some negativity arises, I will get down to the root of it, I will get down and dirty and dig and get messy until we fix it and I'm confident that there was some growth and gained understanding from both sides during the disagreement that we can all walk away with and be less likely to run into the same bad pattern next time.
I try to use kindness, and to see things how the other person sees them.
If it's strangers, or people on the internet: Very minimal arguing. I will say my point boldly, and if they disagree, I gauge how open they seem to my point of view. (I think I have gotten pretty good at being able to tell when someone is open or closed.) If they don't seem open, I won't bother and I'll just let them have the last word....though It's tough to walk away if they try and bait me with perceived false assumptions against me.
I avoid debates like a plague. They solve nothing.
I hate arguing with a passion...but I love resolving things with a passion. It's a bit of an internal conflict with me.
---^^^^^Well, then, I'm glad I dragged ya in here
My arguing style: Listen patiently until they wear themselves out, then calmly ask a question they have a hard time answering. It doesn't always work, but when it does, it's very entertaining to watch
I won't get into Snacker's arguing style; it may be permissible, but it's not often expedient
-----^^^^Lol, Mr. Green, how did you know I love kids?
Can't say that's something I can argue with, but I haven't received any clear direction from The Big Boss on the matter. Do you know something I don't?
