If I have very strong opnions, but I am not a very political person and I don't follow politics too much, how to I talk to or deal with someone who is very adamant about politics and what they believe in without getting into an argument? I guess the same can be said for religion and other topics as well.
2007-03-28 16:11:53 · 9 answers · asked by jamie k 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I don't mean that I want to debate with anyone, I'm talking about just having general conversation with someone, and then it turns to politics and they are very strong with what they say. I don't go looking to aruge or try to act like I know what I'm talking about, I'm just saying when the topic comes up with someone who is pushy with their beliefs, what's the best way to handle it? (And yes, I can and do very much agree to disagree)
2007-03-28 16:31:09 · update #1
Make them understand that no matter if you agree or disagree with what they have to say, you must be able to agree to disagree otherwise you will not pursue the discussion. Some people you just cannot discuss religion, politics or anything else for that matter without being in a really heated argument with. Those people you need to avoid. Choose your fights with people who choose to be civil. If you would care to talk politics, religion or any other topic with me I would love an IM. I know where to draw the line. Best of luck.
2007-03-28 16:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by daddyspanksalot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like religion, you can tell this "very adamant" person that you have your own opinion but would rather not talk politics.
But, if you choose to debate with them, you are going to have to be well versed, and that means you need to keep up with politics on a daily bases. You must be able to defend your position, but also, respect theirs even though you disagree. Sometimes I just say, I respectfully disagree with you and then move on to another topic.
2007-03-28 23:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To debate well, you must have rhetorical skill, but you must also be well-informed on your topic. This means you need to find out a lot more than your adversary and come with several prepared arguments as well as counter-arguments to what you know the opposition will say.
It will also benefit you to be aware of bad rhetoric, so that you can avoid it and call your opponent out on. (ex: logical fallacy, ad hominem, false dilemma, straw man, etc.)
2007-03-28 23:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by einzelgaenger08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is knowing about what you want to talk about it. And yes is the same with religious issues to.
Never believes all what the news say etc. Everybody have fix it at some point sometimes so listen to so many different points and you will learn.
2007-03-28 23:17:18 · answer #4 · answered by nena_en_austin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't really know anything , as you stated that you don't, then you're foollish to debate it and probably will make yourself look stupid. I never argue about things I don't know anything about. Why would you do that other that to be argumentative?
2007-03-28 23:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by tamboz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just act like an ***, that seems to work here.
Responds: You'll still get jackass answers. Believe me I've tried.
2007-03-28 23:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of backslapping and basically promise everybody everything.
2007-03-29 02:42:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with heavy artillary
2007-03-28 23:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prove that they're wrong.
2007-03-28 23:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋