[header] How to annoy argumentative people [title] Don't argue. [step] It can seem difficult to avoid being drawn into a debate. When faced with a very argumentative person, it is important to remind yourself that your antagonist does not likely want to hear your opinion.
[header] How to annoy argumentative people [title] Don't argue. [step] It can seem difficult to avoid being drawn into a debate. When faced with a very argumentative person, it is important to remind yourself that your antagonist does not likely want to hear your opinion.
Arguing will only confuse you and possibly disappoint them. [substeps] Often it seems that everything just goes wrong when arguing with someone. Defending yourself effectively while being involved with an argument will only make the person annoyed more; they will generally just start blowing it out of proportion. Of course, picking on yourself for being argumentative can be a common outcome, but it is easier to let it come up than putting blame out there to the other person or even yourself. Nothing you say will be convincing enough to settle the argument, and an argumentative person will likely not admit it even if they are wrong. Save yourself a headache and just say you're not going to debate the topic. Now if you start arguing by stepping on his toes, it means that you are pushing his buttons. [substeps] Remember that once your boss or co-worker hears you arguing and tries to respond positively, they will not be motivated to comment on your opinion of the situation.