Discover the paradox of persuasion

Discover the paradox of persuasion

Responsibility and persuasion complement each other. How? Find out!

It is often said that persuasion is an art, but what if it is also about responsibility? Responsibility for your words and actions is paradoxically the most important tool for achieving persuasion. This blog challenges you to consider how your personal responsibility affects your ability to persuade others. We will outline practical activities and techniques that will help you connect these two aspects and thus develop your argumentative skills.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

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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