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  1. Before getting into a discussion, I’ve started asking people I know who can become “reactive” whether or not they can be persuaded. This does a couple of things. First, it immediately forces the other person to be more aware of her or his natural inclination to “win.” Second, as few wish to be considered intractable, the person becomes more inclined to listen critically – not to crush an opponent – but to convince her or himself, and other observers, that he or she is a reasonable person. And finally, it’s my experience that the person actually becomes more inclined to listen… and to respond more reasonably.

    Then I go in for the kill. 😉

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