For the sake of argument I'll ignore all your fighting words.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker will set aside hostile remarks for the sake of argument.
- In plain terms
- I'll ignore the fighting words for now.
- What can you take from it?
- Separate content from tone to discuss ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it appropriate to ignore tone?
- How does tone affect persuasion?
Another view
Emotions can still influence perception even when ignored.
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