> That is, you can try to be delicate, but you mustn't allow their emotions to prevent the argument from being rational. Trying to be delicate is paying heed t

> That is, you can try to be delicate, but you mustn't allow their emotions to prevent the argument from being rational. Trying to be delicate is paying heed to their emotions, and this kind of "manipulation" is an important part of communication. You are manipulating them to follow the same thought process as you, so that they can understand your (supposedly) rational conclusion, and if they respect you they will be happily allow themselves to be manipulated in this way. Completely ignoring their emotions is an excellent way to convince an otherwise rational person to ignore your argument. People are not rational, and being right is not sufficient to be persuasive.