Don't agree or debate with someone until you can argue their side better than they can! (Or do so at your own risk)
This is easily done. Keep a note pad with you and after they give all their reasons and you are done talking, write down as many as you can remember. Or write down all their reasons you can recall right now.
Later, begin researching their arguments x2 and research your counter arguments to each point they made.
Most likely, their resources are limited and the resolve for discovering the truth is not as well rounded. They gave you all their points, and have nothing left. Find the counter arguments and memorize your citations(just in case they ask where you got it - give them the book/article, author and page number )
...Practice free writing the information you have learned, pretending to debate it on paper; this will sharpen your ability to debate in person as well as sharpen your ability to recall the most accurate facts.
Finally, wait for the opportunity to speak again. Let them bring it up. If they get on some point against you, know that you have prepared yourself well enough so that you can add to their point 10 fold, THEN follow through with a counter argument that nullifies all that and supports your original stance 10 fold.
You will blow them out of the water. Dumbstruck !
Make sure they are impressed, but don't be confused if they are plain mad at you for looking so intelligent and them so stupid !! hahaha
In addition to my tips, I recommend practicing Mnemonics and briefly learning how to use audionyms to sharpen the quickness you can learn specific facts like complicated titles, authors and page numbers or research specifics.
"How to remember anything" by Dean Vaughn is a great resource!
HI you can tell them I grew up vegetarian, 25 yrs old and I was one of the top pupils in my class in school throughout most of my school years. I got above 90 percent for mathematics algebra higher grade in my final year of high school (in South Africa called Matric). No meat at all. There are many factors that influences intelligence, not just meat. Besides, we use about five percent of our brains. All that mass right underneath our skulls and only five percent is working.
Iggy > Heidelinde HoltzhausenMay 27, 2015 at 12:14pm
And at the end of the day, what does it matter how smart anyone is if they have no compassion?
Fruity Girl > Heidelinde HoltzhausenMay 27, 2015 at 5:49am
Yes to everything Edd said! I would also like to add that it sounds to me like these people are just trying to get a rise out of you. It wouldn't matter what you say or show them, they are just trying to get you riled up. Bottom line, you are living the healthiest and *most ethical* lifestyle there is. Stay strong. Their mindset is the reason why billions of animals are tortured and killed and why our planet is going down the tube. Don't be a part of that.
If you really feel the need to engage them, show them pic of amazing vegan athletes and strong men.....no animal products necessary.
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Don't agree or debate with someone until you can argue their side better than they can! (Or do so at your own risk)
This is easily done. Keep a note pad with you and after they give all their reasons and you are done talking, write down as many as you can remember. Or write down all their reasons you can recall right now.
Later, begin researching their arguments x2 and research your counter arguments to each point they made.
Most likely, their resources are limited and the resolve for discovering the truth is not as well rounded. They gave you all their points, and have nothing left. Find the counter arguments and memorize your citations(just in case they ask where you got it - give them the book/article, author and page number )
...Practice free writing the information you have learned, pretending to debate it on paper; this will sharpen your ability to debate in person as well as sharpen your ability to recall the most accurate facts.
Finally, wait for the opportunity to speak again. Let them bring it up. If they get on some point against you, know that you have prepared yourself well enough so that you can add to their point 10 fold, THEN follow through with a counter argument that nullifies all that and supports your original stance 10 fold.
You will blow them out of the water. Dumbstruck !
Make sure they are impressed, but don't be confused if they are plain mad at you for looking so intelligent and them so stupid !! hahaha
In addition to my tips, I recommend practicing Mnemonics and briefly learning how to use audionyms to sharpen the quickness you can learn specific facts like complicated titles, authors and page numbers or research specifics.
"How to remember anything" by Dean Vaughn is a great resource!
Love & Light!
Please don't vent on here about the meat heads. Theres a million threads already :P
I say "vent away!". Most of us don't have other vegans to relate to in real life, so we come here for support. You are doing great "Fruity Girl"!
HI you can tell them I grew up vegetarian, 25 yrs old and I was one of the top pupils in my class in school throughout most of my school years. I got above 90 percent for mathematics algebra higher grade in my final year of high school (in South Africa called Matric). No meat at all. There are many factors that influences intelligence, not just meat. Besides, we use about five percent of our brains. All that mass right underneath our skulls and only five percent is working.
And at the end of the day, what does it matter how smart anyone is if they have no compassion?
Yes to everything Edd said! I would also like to add that it sounds to me like these people are just trying to get a rise out of you. It wouldn't matter what you say or show them, they are just trying to get you riled up. Bottom line, you are living the healthiest and *most ethical* lifestyle there is. Stay strong. Their mindset is the reason why billions of animals are tortured and killed and why our planet is going down the tube. Don't be a part of that.
If you really feel the need to engage them, show them pic of amazing vegan athletes and strong men.....no animal products necessary.
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