I don't think anyone would describe me as an understated advocate. Several people have told me my argument style is very direct and very blunt, which I find mystifying. How could you ever be anything but direct and blunt?
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I passionately believe that's it's not just what you say that counts, it's also how you say it - that the success of your argument critically depends on your manner of presenting it.
I'm used to politics at an international level: people put together an argument and, even if you vehemently disagree with them, well, you can recognise it's an argument and respond.
The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.
I never misrepresent my position - you've got to be strong enough to make the argument and marshal the case.
If a person can be said to have the wrong attitude, there is no need to pay attention to his arguments.
The most important guideline when it comes to argument is the golden rule. If someone were addressing your point, what tone, what overall approach would you find persuasive and want her to use? Whatever that is, do it yourself.
You can win more arguments then you might think as a writer, even though you legally have no recourse, and your script can get muddied and altered in any way possible. You can use reason, logic, and passion to argue persuasively for a case in your favor.
Be able to defend your arguments in a rational way. Otherwise, all you have is an opinion.
Arguments only confirm people in their own opinions.
Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everyone in good society holds exactly the same opinion.