A while back, Rachel read me this gem while surfing the net from my living room sofa:
When I teach persuasive writing, I tell students that if they truly want to change someone's mind, they need to
a) establish common ground with him,
b) give him a dignified way out of his position, and
c) be the sort of person whose side he'd like to be on.
It sounds like the author is talking about respect---respect for yourself and respect for those who disagree with you. It is a virtue sadly missing from much of the current political dialog.
a) establish common ground with him,
b) give him a dignified way out of his position, and
c) be the sort of person whose side he'd like to be on.
It sounds like the author is talking about respect---respect for yourself and respect for those who disagree with you. It is a virtue sadly missing from much of the current political dialog.
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