2007-08-25 13:34:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Given this is in the philosophy section, I would suggest reading about the Socratic dialectic. In short, Socrates would get others to agree with some thing simple, then another thing that seemed simple, then when all this was added up logically, the person would have to accept something more complex. You cannot simply tell people that a certain idea is "right" or they should do it, you must slowly coax them by having them agree a little at a time.
2007-08-25 13:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by Think 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, each part of human life tends to have its own special ways of judging what is convincing. Pay attention to that, and know your stuff. In science, use data; in history, factual sources; and so on. In some areas, just agree to differ -- the Romans said it doesn't pay to argue about matters of taste and fashion.
Second, be more interested in the truth or the best solution than only about winning; and state in your own words exactly what the other people are claiming. If people feel they've been understood, and they trust you not to argue merely to win, they are more likely to be convinced by you. Don't call your opponents names, whether or not they are actually present. Name calling yields heat, not light, and makes people dig in, not listen.
An excellent resource is Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends and Influence People." A classic is Aristotle's Rhetoric. Look up "classical rhetoric" in wikipedia.
2007-08-25 14:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by wilsonch0 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read the book "Winning Friends and Influencing People" by Dale Carnegie
2007-09-01 09:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by Morgantown32 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Play the game "Simple Simon Says".
2007-09-01 21:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by michelebaruch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gandhiji use to go on Fast Unto Death.. to influence ppl to agree with what he said.
Mushraff has Gun
What weapon you have..
2007-08-30 22:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by krishprud@yahoo.co.in_KISHORLAL 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Height and a big voice always helps. Like they said, a weapon usually does the job.
2007-09-01 16:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by LinusVirus>:) 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be nice and smile. Don't make them feel like you think they are lower on the totem pole than they are. Common courtesy Will get you everywhere. Grams
2007-09-01 08:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Trick em into seeing your views and disregarding their own.
2007-09-02 11:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the book _how to win friends and influence ppl_
2007-09-01 17:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by just another kid 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
jut speek the truth and be honest and talk about facts with solid proofs but still it is diffcult because everybody has a differrent point of view............
2007-09-01 08:19:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋