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I just published a post about effective communication actually. https://medium.com/@ioverthoughtthis/how-to-have-an-effective-debate-bb955c2c54fd https://mediu

• DoreenMichele 9y ago
  You have a lot of good points about techniques that are useful. I would add that a debate does not need to be a battle. I am usually not looking to argue and win. I am usually looking to converse. Also, minds and feelings change slowly. Expecting them to change this hour because you used pretty words and had great technique is unrealistic. My goal is to be heard, to be allowed to speak my mind. People can contemplate my words at leisure and draw conclusions later. I don't need acknowledgement that I "won" this round right this minute.