And The Winner Is…9 Ways To Come Out On Top In Any Argument
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Ann Brown
Embrace Silence
If there comes a time when no one is talking, don’t feel the need to fill the silence with words. Use silence to your advantage.
“Get comfortable with awkward silences. When it comes to the art of negotiation, I’ve learned a simple truth: Never speak first. After I explicitly state what it is I want, I clam up. When we’re uncomfortable with an awkward silence, it’s tempting to fill it quickly, but if you do, you might end up saying something without thinking it through. I’ve discovered that the first person to speak usually loses the argument. So make your point, be confident and force yourself to wait for a response,” reports Entrepreneur.
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