How often do you have to take someone on at work and argue a point? What's the best way to do this?
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SuzieQ
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I used to have to debate several issues in a single day when I was an engineer. I usually won these debates as well. First let me say that it is always advisable to pick your battles. The best "arguments" (I prefer to call them debates) are always approached from a position of fact and knowledge. If your facts are correct, your knowledge base strong and supported then there is not really that much to argue about or debate. The best approach is to remain neutral and logical but professional and polite. The moment you become emotionally invested in an "argument" you stand the chance of loosing. Emotional perspectives are never good when it comes to debating an issue and within the work place that is what they should be logical debates not emotional arguments or outbursts. As one of only a handful of female engineers in the firm I worked for I came to be appreciated by my male coworkers and clients as when I debated issues I did so from a standpoint of logic, fact, and knowledge. And most importantly I extended to them the same respect and courtesy I expected them to give to me.
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First ask youself is this person really worth arguing with via an open or closed mind Arrogant people are narrow minded people. Broach with aplomb or tact and don't swear at them Debate is the pathway to enlightenment
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Pick your battles wisely. I argued my point at my last employer and I no longer work there. I realize now, I was there to work, not to be the queen of debates in the breakroom. Office politics suck either way and just dont get sucked in
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