Every now and then life presents us with challenges in the form of persistently mistaken friends, colleagues or relatives. Their erroneous opinions can be ignored as long as they do not begin to interfere with your life. And if you become a victim of erroneous advisers, it's time to take the initiative into your own hands and convince the person.
Instructions
Step 1
Explore which arguments are relevant to this particular person. It is necessary to get an idea of the personality of the interlocutor, his character, values that are significant to him. For some, logical and rational arguments are important. Others are more receptive to emotional arguments. Some are influenced by examples from religious sources, others will quickly believe the data of science. Match the arguments to the person.
Step 2
Support logical reasons with facts. If you undertake to refer to experts, scientists, take articles, study facts, statistics, and only on their basis conduct a dialogue. Simple references to "some British scientists" to people who think rationally do not work. You will need proof that you are right to convince a person that he is wrong.
Step 3
Use vivid metaphors for emotional arguments. Emotionally charged arguments should be based on well-known metaphors or analogies. These can be catchwords, phrases, proverbs, well-known images of cinema, literature. Compare the situation with the common knowledge and look for analogies in an attempt to prove your point.
Step 4
Show respect for your opponent's point of view. The more aggressively you defend your innocence, the more resistance you will meet. Let the person lose with dignity. Do not criticize him as a whole, criticize only a separate point of view. Don't forget about compliments like: "I don't understand how such an intelligent and educated person can believe this dubious statement."
