I dislike conflict, so I do try and steer clear of arguments. Apart from with my coach. Who I literally have an argument with every day.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm still conflict-averse. I don't like to argue.
I'd rather lose an argument than get into a long discussion in order to win it.
When you let someone else win an argument, often you both end up winners.
Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.
My coach and I will have these arguments where I am in pain or something is wrong, and I won't tell him because I feel like I need to train. We have a blow-up of arguments, and he says, 'Shelly, you need to tell me when these things are happening.'
If you don't like what someone has to say, argue with them.
If you disagree with me about a position I have taken, or what I've done, tell me, argue with me, debate. Sometimes, right and good are not that clear; at other times, it is only deliberate and respectful debate that leads us to understand what road we should take.
I made a game effort to argue but two things were against me: the umpires and the rules.
If you like to argue just for the sake of being contentious, you shouldn't pick a job based on this unresolved emotional issue of yours, you should get counseling for it.
I decided to get to know my opponents and their arguments.