How to lose a debate?

Sure shot ways to lose every argument you have

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How to lose a debate?

You probably heard/watched the American presidential debate last night. It doesn’t matter which side you lean toward, but you can easily tell who won. Making arguments isn’t just about big televised debates. They form an integral part of our daily lives.

Good debates are usually precise. They stick to the core issue and nudge the opponent to lean toward your point of view. That’s unfortunately not how most debates pan out. That’s why instead of sharing how to debate better, we thought of going into the subtle art of losing arguments.