How do you argue with someone who won t listen?

1. What is Cognitive Dissonance? The first concept to unpack is Leon Festinger’s theory of cognitive dissonance.
2. Establish Rapport.
3. Validate Them Before You Dismantle Their Entire Thesis.
4. Find Common Ground.
5. Make them Say “Yes” More Often than “No”
6. To Close.
7. Final Thoughts.

What is it called when someone argues for no reason?

eristic Add to list Share. The person doing the arguing can also be called an eristic: “It makes me mad when that eristic wins his debates with his false arguments.” The Greek root word is eris, “strife or discord.”

How do you argue with cognitive dissonance?

Rules to follow:

1. First, articulate the opposite position accurately. Acknowledge that you understand why someone could hold that opinion.
2. Stick to the facts, and layer them up gradually. First, the raw information.
3. Keep emotions out. Discuss, don’t attack.
4. Don’t activate identity when arguing a point.

How do you win a fight with words?

Do

1. Stay calm. Even if you get passionate about your point you must stay cool and in command of your emotions.
2. Use facts as evidence for your position.
3. Ask questions.
4. Use logic.
5. Appeal to higher values.
6. Listen carefully.
7. Be prepared to concede a good point.
8. Study your opponent.

How to argue with someone who doesn’t want to listen to you?

Arguing with someone who doesn’t want to listen to your opinions and what you have to say, is nothing short of exasperating. It’s important to set someone straight, right? You need to be clear about your position and debate with someone else to prove your point, right?

Can you ever win in an argument?

BUT IF YA WANNA WIN NEVERTHELESS I THOUGHT OF SOME COOL STUFF. You can never win in an argument where a clash of opinions is involved – if we consider winning as both parties being in mutual agreement that one’s opinion is better.

How do I stop arguing with my husband?

It is a defensive position accompanied by a frustrating powerlessness. Listen to yourself. Validate yourself. Your emotions and thoughts matter. Win it inside your own head. Consider all sides, question yourself. Then, once you really know what you think, there is less need for argument.

How do I stop trying to convince someone?

Win it inside your own head. Consider all sides, question yourself. Then, once you really know what you think, there is less need for argument. Sometimes in argument, we work so hard to convince the other person because if we do, it gives us that external validation that we are right, that our emotions or thoughts on the matter are valid.