do you always find yourself in an argument? hm...

Philippines
March 10, 2009 1:53pm CST
you find yourself in an argument. again. it seems that almost everyday, you argue with a waiter. or a security guard or your mother. or your partner. do you think that people who argue a lot, either in myLot or in offline life, have issues? have you ever found yourself wondering if there's something wrong about how you treat other people? it's true, sometimes we all need to assert ourselves, making arguments necessary. but does this thing happen to you a lot? what do you think of people who always seem to find themselves in an argument? how about in myLot? as a myLotter, what do you do when you find a person arguing with everyone else? hehe just something i've always wondered about. i wonder what people do when they witness myLot arguments. ^_^
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@Darkwing (21583)
10 Mar 09
It takes two to create an argument. There are different types of arguments too... they can be really aggressive, or mild debates, but they'll go on forever if one doesn't listen to the other. If you feel it's you who isn't listening and believe you are always right, then it's time to redress, to search inside yourself and find a way of making your conversational skills and attitude better. If after searching inside yourself, you're happy that you are not the cause of the arguments, try, instead of taking up the argument, to sit down and listen to the other person's view and then weighing up the pros and cons with them. This is far more productive. Brightest Blessings.
• Philippines
17 Mar 09
to be able to control one's temper is indeed quite a skill. a person is kinda transcendent if he is being insulted and mistreated and he still refuses to raise his voice. hm, cool guy if he ever exists. hope more of us learn to control our tempers well... ^_^
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@Darkwing (21583)
17 Mar 09
I guess you're right there! There have been the odd occasions when a person pushes one to the limit, and tempers are lost, or harsh, loud words spoken. But, I will always let them finish what they want to say first, then have my say. Some people are not too articulate with their words, and others are able to respond in a meaningful way without actually losing their tempers. I tend to listen first, take a deep breath, consider what's been said, and then, deliver my response. As you say, it's not always easy to respond in a peacemaking way, but I tend to speak straight, and firmly, and then walk away, more often than not.
• Philippines
18 Mar 09
i hope i never run into anyone who would push me to my limits, lol ^_^ i don't think i can breathe in and out long enough to control my temper. i would probably breathe in, then... dole out an extra lengthy flood of words, especially with the extra breath i took in! lol ^_^ to walk away would be a good thing. hopefully, even in real life, i get to do that if i ever run into someone looking for a fight.
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• United States
10 Mar 09
Well, If a person finds him or herself always getting into arguments, then they probably need to look at themselves first. I've known people who complain that "everyone seems to want to argue with them", and they don't have a clue that the problem is them. They just don't or won't see it. I don't like to argue; but if stating my point irritates people, then too bad. That's on them
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• Philippines
16 Mar 09
a little bit of introspection won't hurt, definitely. ^_^ sometimes, we don't realize that certain arguments are not everbody else's fault. but it will take a lot of insight to see that... i hope i don't run into people who like to disagree for the sake of disagreement. or those who argue for the sake of argument. thank god i haven't been in any arguments - yet. :o
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
11 Mar 09
Without these arguments over trivial affairs everyday life would turn out to be dry and still.However arguments should not reach the point of arguments for arguments' sake.
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• Philippines
18 Mar 09
nicely said. ^_^ it's nice to know when to draw the line, that's for sure.
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
11 Mar 09
some arguments are valid but to argue all the time? that suggests a problem. I try to not argue with people and find a way to get along. I don't really have a problem with it. Even when I feel I've been wronged ...I usually...not always, but almost always, will kick back and think before I approach the person. I try not to react in anger but to express myself peacefully and hope to work out our disagreements.
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• Philippines
18 Mar 09
that would be a nice approach to every argument. ^_^ fire should not be met with fire. it just causes more damage...
@Gumbi180 (14)
• South Africa
11 Mar 09
Arguments are a part of daily life because we live in such a diverse society. People have so many different perspectives and opinions are many believe in some strongly. When someone from a different background disagrees with you, one is often annoyed and feels they should defend and prove to the other they are right and you are wrong. The reason arguments occur is because we are all different and seeing arguments and conflict as a negative thing is wrong. Imagine if everyone was the same, how boring would life become. We would never be able to learn from each other. We all must learn how to deal with others when arguing and respect other people's opinions without becoming hostile.
@csrobins (1120)
• United States
11 Mar 09
I think some people thrive on arguements and and debating. Others have vocal ways of voicing their opinion. And others believe they are always right and have a keen sense to let everyone know how correct they always are. I think a combination of these or some of these make a very agumentative person. I have not yet witnessed a mylot arguement, that would be interesting though.
@csrobins (1120)
• United States
19 Mar 09
Yes, some arguements are necessary and worth the fight. Arguing when I feel you need to say something is also healthy it helps me not become a doormat. And yes, it is most harmful to that themselves when someone decides to stop looking for ways to improve themselves.
• Philippines
18 Mar 09
people thriving on arguments, that's a nice observation. there are people who really like to argue about everything... i would like to believe that i choose my battles. i argue when i need to, and i don't when it's not necessary. still, i want to get better. there is always room for self-improvement. ^_^
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@jep_toyo (1606)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
actually no. I dont like arguments and confrontations and as much as possible i stay silent to avoid those kind of situation.
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@bezzamae (447)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
.. im not the argumentative type of person that why i don't encounter much of arguments in my everyday life. i think its very draining every time you argue with someday anywhere you go.. and i dont wanna waste my time with that. but there are people who love to argue no matter how petty the concern is.
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11 Mar 09
Hi sandra, I have read two mylotters arguing once and just kept reading what they were arguing about and just kept out of it. Tamara
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@agrim94 (3805)
• India
11 Mar 09
well i do find myself getting in to lots of arguments esp when people dont work in time or if told something to someone and it is not done and i get to listen to useless excuses and if i m paying for a service and i am not getting it then i would fight it out.. i have seen people who wont do their jobs or work would argue you telling you they had every right in this world not to do it.. like i went to buy a car recently and in the show room i was asked by a girl to please have a chair sir you would be attended shortly and like a fool i kept sitting for 30 min and no one even bothered to come to me and that's when i lost cool and when i asked y i m not being attended to i was told they had quite a rush today when there were only 1 more customer and i can see about 5 salesman enjoying tea and gossiping.. that's when argument started.
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• China
11 Mar 09
well..it sounds you are describle me on the previous year. myself also wonder why i was so hot-temper at the former years. but now i became more and more cold and do not want to argue with anyone anymore.and we can escape most of the arguement if we think about that we can use this argue time to do more useful things.
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@rakesh284 (1472)
• India
11 Mar 09
Well I have one habit of talking up to certain limit. Thus argument is no chance as far as interaction with others is concerned. When it comes to close friends and family then I may find myself in an argument. Some times it happens that we may something funnily but someone might hurt. Even sometimes I talk double meaning sentences which may become a topic of debate. Bye
@Krisneil (577)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
I think people like that has a problem in thier mind.XDD
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• India
11 Mar 09
no i dont argue much with people .i accept things the way they come to me . frastu people argue more . i normally egnore these kind of people .
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
11 Mar 09
sandragellar, Fortunately, I am found to be the opposite where I am the peace loving type. This problem has many aspects to look at. It could basically be a personal problem where the individual is basically hot tempered and quarrelsome. These people just do not like to accept others' opinions, prerogatives, feedbacks and views. They are quite self centered and an extreme narcissist. So, there is simply no sense and impossible to really reach an amicable settlement unless we can be accommodating and humble enough to give in. Then, there will be some who will be experiencing a bad day and just doesn't seem to work out anything during a certain period. So, rather than go head to head at that spur of the moment then perhaps it will be better to leave them to their whims and fancy till they could cool down and be levelheaded. In discussion forums, it is just the same and we will always have some opinionated individuals who just do not like to be told otherwise and simply difficult to get along. I suppose the old adage: "It takes all kinds of people to move the world" would be more appropriate here. Cheers.
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
10 Mar 09
I do find myself discontented with the way people think but I try to keep it to myself. It is not my business to make them better and it would only aggravate us both. Cheers!!
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
16 Mar 09
I don't really argue a lot except from former girlfriends. I'm the "i-wont-argue-with-you-because-i'll-let-you-realize-your-own-wrongdoing" type of guy. They will make the cause the i will present them the effects. Here in myLot, arguments are kind of moderated. No cussing, no namecalling, etc. We're bound to follow the rules. And the perks of course!
@suzzy3 (8341)
10 Mar 09
I only mix with my friends and family sometimes I argue with my son,but I tend to walk away saying lifes to short.That is the way to live an uncomplicated life and cut down on stress let the others have a heart attack, not for me.I will stand up for my self or my husband when needed the other day my husband put something on the back seat of our car then went to get in the car when the guy in the space beside us started having a go at my husband.Saying he had scratched his car when he openned the car door,I had a go at the chap,telling him we were not going to pay for respray for his car and how about insurance companies then ,he got in his car and drove off.He was a lot bigger than my husband and was not expecting me to get out of the car and have a go.That was the first time for years my back got up in public.I see red when someone has a go at my husband or kids for no reason.I cannot help myself,you can do anything to me and I will just walk away but upset my family and god help you.xx
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@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Nov 12
It is difficult to be caught in the middle of an argument. The real set up is not to go either of the side of two people. If it is possible, you can take the chance not to involve.
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
25 Nov 12
It is difficult to be caught in the middle of an argument. The real set up is not to go either of the side of two people. If it is possible, you can take the chance not to involve.