LPT – when debating with someone, keep your sentences as short and concise (and true) as possible. This is true of bad faith actors in particular, who love exploiting any tiny thing you’ve said that may be “technically” incorrect but have nothing to do with the main point. For example, if I wanted to follow my own advice, I should have cut this description part short and said “This can help stop your opponent from focusing on semantics”. But …

Is there a good and concise general intro. to photography? I’m looking for new hobbies (I’ve dropped chess and it was my main hobby). Photography is something I’ve been open to for a while, but I’d like to, before getting into the practical aspects of it, get a basic knowledge of the subject. I’m interested in the technical aspects of it (not only cameras but also composition and general rules), the his…

LPT Request: How can I practice being more articulate and concise in work meetings? People often ask me to repeat myself because I don’t articulate clearly. I’m also struggling with being concise. I tend to say a lot more than I need to. This breaks the flow of the conversation and loses the interest of my peers. Are there any tools to practice conversational skills? submitted by /u/pyronorion