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السبت، 23 يونيو 2018

How To Welcome Trump Supporters Into Your Discussions

By Andrew Schmidt


Political alignment has been divisive ever since time in memorial. Trump and Hilary supporters have been pulling on opposite directions all the time. This is why the debate on who is right and who to support never dies. It becomes difficult to welcome Trump supporters in a discussion or circle of Hillary fans and the reverse. How do you make it easier for the two camps to assimilate? Here are excellent tips.

Remember that all of them do not represent the bad side of the president. Each candidate had a good and a bad side. These characteristics are not necessarily applicable to their fans. If one is foul mouthed, it does not mean that all fans are foul mouthed. Treat them with respect instead of judging them unilaterally. This helps you to maintain the respect that usually lacks, leading to acrimonious engagements.

Instead of answering the supporter, it is safe to be a good listener. Listening means that you are giving the person the attention he wants. In return, you will be preventing the conversation from getting confrontational. Since the person feels like someone is listening, it will be easier to prevent the debate from degenerating into chaos. You will also hear some sense about his political views that you never thought existed.

Never be condescending towards these supporters. Your views and responses should be filled with a lot of respect. When your response angers the supporter, the possibility of the discussion degenerating into war and disrespectful exchange grows. Allow the difference in opinion to remain.

Guilt should not consume you. It is common especially for the losing side in an election or debate to feel guilty. Even when you are outnumbered, there is no room for guilt. Your position should remain solid and justifiable. Intimidation is a sign of a person who is not firm on his stand. You must fight for your space and the peace necessary to express your views.

Appreciate the good things that Trump has done. It is not always groom when talking about political supporters. There is always something nice about the other side. These good things are lost in political bias. Hold your opinion for a while and listen to what the other person has to say. This will only make sense if you set aside your views and give the other person a chance without the fear of losing.

Gather facts for and against your position. You will lose the debate if you depend on erroneous facts or quote the wrong information. You must also understand the weaknesses of your opponent if you are to win the debate. Such information helps you to counter what your opponent is saying and stand on solid factual ground. This is the only way to win arguments.

Realize that political alignments change. Politicians also fail to honor the promises and use some of the words for personal gains. Do not hold onto a position for political reasons or even lose friends because of politics. Appreciate the diverse views and learn to live with them. S




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