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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Sometimes I ....
" Sometimes I forget, my opinions are not universally accepted as the only right answer. I sometimes jump to wrong conclusions or misunderstand what the person is trying to say. Sometimes I am unrealistic and expect people to have a great level of understanding about the subject when they don't. Sometimes rather than seeing their questions as an innocent ignorance searching for answers, I may see willful stupidy, or belligerent nose thumbing at my convictions. Sometimes I should humbly listen, and gently teach. All the time, I should skip the negative retorts, rudely phrased questions, personal taunts, frustrated venting, and undiplomatic blurts. I may only have one chance to make a difference. I hope I don't miss the moment, because I got angry." T Radcliff

Im a school teacher and this an excellent bit of wisdom. If you want ANY chance to pursuade another....do it in a way that will open a person to change...you dont want a student closing up