Arguing (Conversation Class)

• Do you get along with argumentative people?
• Are you passionate about your beliefs?
• Do you ever try to impose your beliefs on others?
• Do you at times enjoy "playing the devil's advocate" (debating for the fun of it)?
• Do you get along argumentative people?
• Are you passionate about your beliefs?
• Would you describe yourself as an argumentative person?
• What other adjectives would you associate with an argumentative person?
• In your opinion is being argumentative a positive trait or a flaw?
• Are you easily persuaded in an argument?
• Do you ever try to impose your beliefs on others?
• Do you at times enjoy "playing the devil's advocate" (debating for the fun of it)?
• Have you ever taken part in a debate? Did you have to defend an opinion that wasn't your own? If so, was it easy? Did it make you re-evaluate your own views?
• How do you feel when someone disagrees with everything you have to say?
• Do have a "butinski"in your family? Do you tend to but in?
• At work do you often voice your opinions on controversial issues? If so, what kind of reception do get?
• Do you steer clear of some touchy topics or do you get a kick out of provoking others?
• How do you feel when you have a hunch someone's not paying attention to what you have to say? Do you raise your voice? Do you get nasty?
• How do you grab someone's attention when you're making a point? What can you do to lose it?
• Are hand gestures useful in an argument?
• Do you think it's disrespectful to argue with your elders?
• Do you often feel patronized in an argument?
• What do you say when someone is being condescending?