Curiosity as a path to persuasion!

Curiosity as a path to persuasion!

Are you interested in how to convince your friends? Discover the answers!

This blog is for children aged 10 – 12 who want to improve their communication skills. You will learn simple and effective techniques for articulating your opinions and persuading others. You will be surprised at how powerful words can be and how your curiosity and asking questions can open doors to new ideas. Gain skills that will help you not only in school but also in your personal life. Become a master of communication!

Interested in this topic? Read more: Argumentation and Persuasion Basics for Ages 10–12 Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine that your friend insists that the best food in the world is something you don't like. How would you react?

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If you had to convince someone to join your group for a school project, how would you do it?

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Imagine that you want to convince your parents to let you sleep over at a friend's house. What would you do?

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If you had to convince a classmate to help you with an assignment, how would you do it?

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Imagine you have a new classmate who is shy. How would you persuade her to join a group game?

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If you wanted the teacher to adjust the rules in the classroom according to your suggestion, what would you do?

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If you had to convince someone to trust you, how would you do it?

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If you had to convince someone that your favorite movie is really good, how would you do it?

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Imagine you have to explain to your younger sibling why it's important to follow rules. How would you do it?

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If you had to convince someone who thinks the opposite of you, how would you do it?

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10 - 12 years: Basics of Argumentation and Persuasion

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