Arguing
Okay, well firstly, I’ve decided that the word ‘arguing’ looks like it’s spelled wrong. Second, I’ve decided ‘Out of Control’ by Capital Lights is an awesomely cool song 
Third, I have also decided that Breaking Benjamin shall be yet another band that I love forever. And, fourth, I am so glad I was born in this era of rock music. My dad will kill me for saying that 
Die hard oldies fan, ya know?
Anyway, I hate the irony of this all, but we just talked about antibiotics in Micro… right after I finished my wonderful amoxicillin prescription to kill the evil, evil streptococcus that had decided to take up residence in my body. I believe they are dead, but now I’m all paranoid about antibiotic resistance
But that isn’t on topic at all. I actually wanted to share a valuable lesson I have about arguing. Now, let me tell you first of all, if I have my mind made up on something, it’s for a good reason and I’m not going to change that view by now. Unfortunately, a lot of other people seem to be like this too. And, sometimes, we will get into arguments about whose view is better. Well, of course, I know mine is! But, again, they feel that way too. so when we argue, it usually is quite pointless, because no one makes any headway with everyone else and it turns into this horrible little mess that we both eventually give up on and stomp away. That is, until speech class.
That is where I learned about concessions. And this is a revolutionary idea. Let me give you an example. I was arguing with some friends about why animals don’t have souls. Now I’m not going into all the reasons behind my thinking and everything, but lets just say, I’ve argued with these guys before about different things, and they will never change their mind. But, by the end of it, I actually had them saying that they would actually do some research and consider my hypothesis.
I was, now, speechless. No… way!!!!! That… that actually worked..? They… they just said… And then I fainted, I believe But the reason why they said that was because I said that, while animals did not, necessarily, have what we have termed ‘the soul’ they could have some sort of other metaphysical form, I just don’t know. Sounds plausible if you believe in such things.
Well, it worked once, so I tried it again. I was in an argument with a co-worker about polygamy. He was saying that it was fine because it was actually done in the Bible. I said, well, that’s all fine and good, but that practice was actually condemned by the religious leaders, so it’s not actually a Biblical ‘idea’, but was looked on as a ’sin’. And then, I found my second argument weapon. I said, but aside from all that, if you just look at it from practicality’s standpoint, it would still suck. Guys, you’ve seen girls fight before, right? Imagine being MARRIED to a bunch of women! They would squabble all the time in jealousy! And then there would be feuding amongst the kids! I mean, it would be horrible! Forget gray hair! You wouldn’t even have hair! You’d end up ripping it all out in frustration! Horrible.
So that’s what I’ve learned about arguing. If you want to argue with someone, I suggest you try using these two things. Now, not everyone will respond to these, but few can argue with practicality. Bring that up, and there’s no way they can say, “well, impracticality is just fine with me.” Also, concede! Acknowledge that their argument has a basis, but tell them why you believe your way is stronger. And, who knows, when you concede, you might just find that you think their argument is actually a better one than yours. Who knows! But it’s also a way to fight fair. So, go, enjoy!
I am going to go enjoy my last class of the week. And you do the same Have a great weekend!
Sarah