11-02-2016, 06:17 PM
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Re: Winning an argument
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...#ixzz3zseSPL6UIn the paper, examples of 'calm' words include those that are softer-sounding such as 'librarian' and 'dull' than harsh, 'sharp' words such as 'terrorism' and 'erection.'
11-02-2016, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Indigo
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What a daft article. How totally pointless. If all we have to do all day is try to win arguments, its come to a pretty pass. Trying to win an argument is one of the most futile activities known to humankind.
Dull as dishwater ............
11-02-2016, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachel
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Can't be bothered to listen to foolish people whose sole aim in life is to conquer, control every situation they find themselves in.A total waste of energy on their part and irritating for those of us with a modicum of common sense IMO.
I second this and I will even give it a
12-02-2016, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by TessA
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That's right Patsy!I haven't got the stamina to argue a point for more than about four posts.
Humour always helps, but it seems to annoy serious folk.
Tut tut tut, Tess, humour? Dirty word for some, especially when they're in the throws of a good punch up.
12-02-2016, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Jem
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Nice thought Nom but lets be honest, when you look at it who really cares who wins an argument when lives or livelihoods don’t depend on the outcome. Domestic arguments become fewer and fewer as one gets older, it’s so long now since the wife and me had a good ding dong that I forget how to argue with her, we slag each other now and laugh because we know there’s no point is rowing.
I must say some of the arguments on forums do amuse me, so funny to see mature men/women getting all hot under the collar and hammering away at each other about something they can do absolutely nothing about. Your health is your wealth and to hell with stupid arguments, that's for politicians who get well paid for it.
You're so right Jem, my brother and I used to get into some heated political banter when I was working. I would be ranting away about something or other and he would be so calm. He would let me have my say and then come out with "So what do you intend to do about it?"My reply would be "Huh!" and he would repeat the question. I would have to say "What CAN I do about it". he would answer "Exactly, nothing! so why are you getting so excited about it!". I was usually left speechless !
12-02-2016, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by shropshiregirl
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You're so right Jem, my brother and I used to get into some heated political banter when I was working. I would be ranting away about something or other and he would be so calm. He would let me have my say and then come out with "So what do you intend to do about it?"My reply would be "Huh!" and he would repeat the question. I would have to say "What CAN I do about it". he would answer "Exactly, nothing! so why are you getting so excited about it!". I was usually left speechless !
Funny and so true 
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