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How To Avoid Embarrassing Yourself In An Argument - Jordan Peterson
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Rene Jiang posted on 2019/09/19Ever felt cornered in a debate? This video breaks down how to handle tricky conversational tactics like 'strawmanning' and 'assuming the sale' with practical persuasion techniques. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn how to stay calm and in control, making it super useful for everyday chats and workplace interactions!
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assume
US /əˈsum/
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UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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More inevitable
US /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/
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UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- That must happen; certain to happen
- Sure to occur or happen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A situation that is unavoidable
- Things that cannot be avoided
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More subtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
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UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1
More debate
US / dɪˈbet/
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UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
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