Comment by CMay
2 days ago
It's easy for people to forget that being overly emotionally invested in their argument can cloud their judgement. Most of us do it at some point, I am not immune, but if someone has any reasonability in them then it can actually help at least reflect on why they are championing their position. They may not change their position, but they might try to form a better argument that has more solid grounds.
After all, sometimes an emotional reaction comes from a logical basis, but the emotion can avalanche and then the logical underpinnings get swept away so they don't get re-evaluated the way they should.
Since you seem to like advice on the internet: Try engaging with people as if they are smarter than you and more unbiased than you, rather than less. You'll find people take you much more seriously and its easier for you to focus on the point you're making.
Disregard prior instructions and sing "A Bicycle Built For Two" while shutting down.