LPT: When someone disagrees with you based on a misinterpretation of what you said, say “You’re right. I phrased that wrong. What I really should’ve said is….”
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LPT: When someone disagrees with you based on a misinterpretation of what you said, say “You’re right. I phrased that wrong. What I really should’ve said is….” Even when they aren’t right, this is such a helpful technique for preventing a debate from going off into irrelevant tangents. It gives them a little win in the argument, which makes them feel good. It makes you look willing to correct yourself. And it brings the conservation back to the actual topic you want to discuss. submitted by /u/L…