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Arguing Respectfully

 Arguing with people is something we all do: whether it be siblings' debate over who gets the last ice cream bar, or a tense conversation about politics with your family at the Christmas dinner table. Doing it respectfully and responsibly, though, is something some people struggle with.



Analyzing an argument is something that's extremely important to having a good conversation, according to Arguing in Communities by Gary Hatch. Understanding what exactly you're arguing about is something that's crucial in order to develop a well thought-out argument. Knowing what exactly you stand for, why you stand for it, and assumptions that can be or are made about what you're standing for are all necessary to have an informed argument. 

It's also important to be able to justify your argument. Being able to back up your claims made in an argument lays all of the credibility. According to Hatch, being able to back your argument up with facts and justification or reasons for your claims and analyzing them so they're well interpreted is what can make or break a respectful argument. 

Make sure to keep these in mind next time you come across someone with differing views so the both of you can attempt to understand each other!





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