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What does it mean?
The speaker challenges the listener to object to a preceding statement or action.
In plain terms
Do you disagree with this?
What can you take from it?
Dare opponents to speak up.

Where it applies

  • challenging critics
  • finalizing statements

Putting it to work

  • forcing silence
  • commanding respect

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle challenges?
  • What does silence mean?

Another view

This tactic relies on the opponent's fear.

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