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How do I win an argument against my dad? We sometimes argue, but end up getting stressed over small things.

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Keep your points clear and truthful, and use evidence when you can. Remain calm during your discussion, and if you feel your emotions keep you from doing so, take a break and return to the argument.

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A girl who I call almost daily has an argument waiting for me, and whenever I use proof, she just says it's not true. When I show her proof on a video she just says im showing off. What do I do?

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Why do you call someone daily who is ready to argue with you regardless of your response? Are you a glutton for punishment? Call someone more compatible and polite.

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How do you argue with someone making fun of you?

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Tell them to stop because it's offending you. Ask them how they would feel if the same was happening to them.

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I have incriminating evidence against an opponent in an argument, but I obtained it less than truthfully, and I would get caught if I used it against him. What should I do?

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You should just let it go. Winning an argument isn't worth incriminating yourself.

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I had an argument online with someone, but they refuse to acknowledge that everyone can be racist. They also say that the wage gap exists, with no evidence, but I debunked it. Any help?

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As hard as it can be, you may have to just walk away from this one. Online arguments/debates can sometimes be helpful, but you have to pick your battles. You're not going to convince everyone and most of the time it's simply not worth your energy.

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How do I stay calm in an argument?

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Don't rant. (Ranting is when you go on and on about a subject, without moving on, and usually being very negative.) Ranting will make you and the other person angrier. It is pointless, leads nowhere and makes it clear you have no intention of seeing their side of things. A way to ensure that you don't rant is by being careful not to fume over something for a long time––face it, deal with it and move on from it. Be sure that you and the person you are arguing with are both getting turns to talk. And make sure you truly listen to them and not just wait for your turn to go on and on again; instead, address what they've said and you'll get to a solid solution together, calmly.

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What if they use their status to justify what they're saying? (e.g. "I am the parent and you are the child" or "The customer is always right")?

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Ask them to justify why their status justifies what they are saying. If they are not able to, their status is not relevant in the argument.

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