Difference between revisions of "Use Humor to Stop an Argument"

{{fa}}There will often be moments within an argument when the opportunity presents itself for you to break the tension and avert a major fight. What you do in these moments is crucial, and humor, when used properly, can be the very best tool to redirect any argument towards resolution.

{{fa}}There will often be moments within an argument when the opportunity presents itself for you to break the tension and avert a major fight. What you do in these moments is crucial, and humor, when used properly, can be the very best tool to redirect any argument towards resolution.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

#  Understand the purpose of [[Develop a Sense of Humor|humor]] within an argument. The purpose is not to belittle or show up your opponent; if that is your aim, then this is not the article for you. The purpose is to alleviate the tension and to help both of you see the absurdities and contradictions of life in general and of the topic you're arguing about in particular. It's about helping both of you to not take yourselves so seriously, even if the topic itself is very serious. Humor is a great way to quell emotional drama or inflation of an argument beyond its original point.

#  Understand the purpose of [[Develop a Sense of Humor|humor]] within an argument. The purpose is not to belittle or show up your opponent; if that is your aim, then this is not the article for you. The purpose is to alleviate the tension and to help both of you see the absurdities and contradictions of life in general and of the topic you're arguing about in particular. It's about helping both of you to not take yourselves so seriously, even if the topic itself is very serious. Humor is a great way to quell emotional drama or inflation of an argument beyond its original point.