Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:01 pm
Eidolon wrote:Brian wrote:Take notes on what they say so you can think of something to say back
Practice talking really fast (If you're doing that kind of debating)
Be careful not to talk too fast. You want to be very clear and concise.
Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:52 am
Brian wrote:Eidolon wrote:Brian wrote:Take notes on what they say so you can think of something to say back
Practice talking really fast (If you're doing that kind of debating)
Be careful not to talk too fast. You want to be very clear and concise.
In the type of debate I'm talking about, you try to talk as fast as possible.
Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:23 am
Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:30 am
pictish wrote:Just a general debating tip -
Try to avoid saying any of the following -
Never, always, all, none
etc
As if you say 'this ALWAYS happens' or 'That NEVER is the case' then you generally get stomped all over unless you're talking about something with NO exceptions X_x for example things true by definition. 2 + 2 = 4, all bachelors are male etc
Say it as concisely as possible. Every extra word is a opporturnity to twist and abuse the very things you said. If you're very consise, they must respond to that direct point, and it's harder to have your words twisted etc. ^_^ Have fun.