How do you think an argument should be dealt like?

jabeen wrote:

Normally when I get involved in an argument and the other person does not want to listen to any reasons, I don't waste further energy on it, even if I know that I am correct. Its no use talking with a person who is not ready to listen.

Absolutely, especially when people are stubborn and thank they are always right...

when someone is really interested in others' opinion and is a good listener, argue with him. Otherwise ignore.  

Argument should be done in accordance with the thoughtful processes of individual and the parameters affecting the limit of argument should also be limited towards the optimum capacity to understand yourselves so that one should see and perceive own limit. 

mohan manohar wrote:

Argument should be done in accordance with the thoughtful processes of individual and the parameters affecting the limit of argument should also be limited towards the optimum capacity to understand yourselves so that one should see and perceive own limit. 

Very true! But when get into heated argument, we tend to loose the thoughtful process and perception gets blurred. Situation turns into cacophony and in those times silence comes to rescue. And it is the wiser one who chooses to give up and be silent

I feel a good arguments on any matter reveals so much knowledge. Here you get the knowledge while sharing your thoughts, your points of views. Both the party should follow the base subject. Yes, there might be time when the discussion takes off the track but should come back on the main topic. Also, while argumentation, one should not take it personally and start using arrogance behaviour. While argumentation, there should not be a thought like who is more educated. If the discussion going on right track, there is no point showing one's "ego". If arguments happens without taking it personally, or without showing arrogance behaviour, or without bringing ego in it. I feel that arguments always brings positivity. And this is how it should be done.   

usha manohar wrote:

jabeen wrote:

Normally when I get involved in an argument and the other person does not want to listen to any reasons, I don't waste further energy on it, even if I know that I am correct. Its no use talking with a person who is not ready to listen.

Absolutely, especially when people are stubborn and thank they are always right...

Earlier, I used to waste a lot of energy and time into such arguments, trying to prove my point and see what I was talking about etc. Now I have realised that it is simply not worth the effort spending time on a person who has closed him/herself to your point of view. So I simply speak my mind and walk away.

During those times reaching to the level of silence is the most difficult proposition but it also shows when one goes into silence mode or hibernation per say, then it shows the level of control of mind one had and the way meeting with difficult circumstances could lead to control these situations and it shows the level of maturity of brain also. 

The ideal way to deal with an argument is not to be dogmatic. If necessary one of the Parties must be ready to step down.

The idea is not to create an ugly scene during arguments.

Bajirao wrote:

Some people don't like to argue..such people usually keep silent, agree with whatever an opposite person agrues with but ultimately he does whatever he wants to do..

That is being smart and remaining firm in ones convictions ..but one need not agree with the opposite person , just remain silent and listen !

Don't pull the thread until it snaps, This ia my way a follow during arguements

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

jabeen wrote:

Normally when I get involved in an argument and the other person does not want to listen to any reasons, I don't waste further energy on it, even if I know that I am correct. Its no use talking with a person who is not ready to listen.

Absolutely, especially when people are stubborn and thank they are always right...

Earlier, I used to waste a lot of energy and time into such arguments, trying to prove my point and see what I was talking about etc. Now I have realised that it is simply not worth the effort spending time on a person who has closed him/herself to your point of view. So I simply speak my mind and walk away.

That is the best thing to do , say what you have to whether someone likes it or not because one cannot please everyone especially those who have a closed mind !

The argument only takes place when we disagree on anyone's point of view.According to me if we stuck into argument we should apologize if we are wrong and if we are right than prove it.

Participants in the argument should not think that they are going for a war before going to the argument. 

During the argument, there should not lose tempers and cool. The idea is   not to create an ugly scene

A constructive argument is a debate - where ideas are brought up and discussed and compared with each other on its merits.  There are no winners or losers in an argument (if that's the thought process, it's now a competitive/combative situation).  

With the right mindset, arguments will be useful.

Now, allow me to present my evidence! :)

Ref: What's a debate: http://idebate.org/about/debate/what

Well said. It is also true that a constructive argument is a debate. Participants should have that positive mindset.

Members should not feel insulted if the opponent wins. All the members should take the things lightly.

The most annoying thing during a sophisticated and gripping argument (particularly on this forum) is when a member throws a news break in the middle of a heated debate. It just breaks the line of thought. Hope the said member understands. 

Arguments should ideally be sans fist fights and high rising tempers. It should start with in a friendly manner and end in a friendly manner

Abhishek Sharma wrote:

The most annoying thing during a sophisticated and gripping argument (particularly on this forum) is when a member throws a news break in the middle of a heated debate. It just breaks the line of thought. Hope the said member understands. 

There is a category called educated illiterates who are stupid but want to show they know everything , only make fools of themselves..the said member belongs to that category, best ignored !

No one knows everything. If some one thinks like that, he orshe is mere fools

In arguments when one hurls personal attack on others then it becomes worse. Friendly personal attack is fine to an extent when the other one is not feeling insulted but if someone does feel insulted then one must refrain from such arguments. Heated argument usually leaves a scar so such an argument must be avoided.