Opposing Sides

There will always be opposing sides. One person may think differently than you and that's fine. If you want a debate, go ahead.

For me, I am open to new ideas and thoughts that are different than mine. But what I want is to have a discussion with someone who knows how to get facts straight. There are people who are soooo into something that they cannot be swayed in any way. They will always assert that they are right and they will always be defensive.

I have had my fair share of people who thought differently than me but they knew how to handle a discussion. They would use facts and not mere hearsay. They would tell them to me in a way that would not make you feel like you are being attacked. Instead, they would make you feel like you are being educated. Being educated does not necessarily mean that you have to change your views as well. You are merely learning what they have to say and understanding where they are coming from.

Others will merely attack you. With nonsense!

And so today, I have used a technique which I think works. If there is someone who you may feel is attacking you because of your differences in opinion, the best thing to do would be to agree. Just agree. It doesn't mean that you have to mean it. Just agree and they will shut up. Really. It worked!

Now that I know that this works, I'm using it every single time. You have your opinion. I have mine. I'll just say yes to whatever you're saying and you'll most likely shut up because I am not contradicting you in any way.

Ohhh, I love this life hack. LOL.