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Would you rather.....

Nancy Drew — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:33:47 GMT

Win an argument or win a game?

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:56:10 GMT

neither....a productive argument can be a lot of fun as can a game, For me, I don't approach life from a win/lose perspective.

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SandySparkles — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:07:27 GMT

Definitely win a game, as love I board games. It takes too much energy for me to argue. When I was younger, I would argue with a lamp post. Today, it is extremely rare for me to argue with anyone.

I will agree to disagree, but not argue.

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Carmie — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:25:14 GMT

I do not like to fight with people, but love to debate. I like to present facts to back up my statements and like to hear them do the same. I like to win. Of course, I was on the debate team.

I don't care if I win a game of chance. ( except for the lottery) If the game involves wit and intelligence, Then that is different. I play to win, but only enjoy playing with those who are a true challenge. It's not a satisfying win if I don't have to work hard for it.

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RoughDraft — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:32:22 GMT

It doesn't matter. I can't change the world.

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Pook — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:18:39 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
neither....a productive argument can be a lot of fun as can a game, For me, I don't approach life from a win/lose perspective.

That's what I think also.

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ID2 — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:54:19 GMT

Neither.

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cherry — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:57:01 GMT

I have no interest in debate or in winning anything..I would rather go my own way in peace

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Bri369 — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:34:48 GMT

Winning is very gratifying. I love to win at games. I don't gloat about it or make the other people feel bad.

As far as winning an argument, it depends what the argument is about. If I'm right about something, I'm right. I don't argue just for the sake of arguing though.

I'm not a confrontational person in general. I will not deal with people who like to argue. I have no problem walking away from those kinds of toxic people.

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Ruby Laine — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:20:16 GMT

No one actually wins an argument, even if it seems that way. We all think we're right, and we rarely change our minds.

So I guess I'd say a game, depending on the opponent. While it's true my toddler-aged grandchildren need to learn they can't always win, I have no problem letting them be winners most of the time!

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goldensrbest — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:36:51 GMT

I do not play games, if i know i am right ,i will tend to argue,but try not to.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:42:33 GMT

Isn't an argument a kind of game? What about debates?

Carmie uses the word"fight". Arguments are not fights.

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fancy pantsy — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:39:11 GMT

i would rather be happy than win

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BlueFinch — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:47:07 GMT

I want to win the game, THEN the argument that follows with the sour losers.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:48:57 GMT

I think neither. I don't play games and most arguments are a waste of time and effort.

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Nancy Drew — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:55:48 GMT

Very thoughtful answers. Thanks ladies.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:00:32 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I have no interest in debate or in winning anything..I would rather go my own way in peace

Me too.

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dex — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:01:16 GMT

@Nancy Drew wrote:
Win an argument or win a game?

Neither.I don’t care to argue and winning or losing a game is equally satisfying for me.My friends son could not tolerate losing and would cheat to win.I played many games with him when he was young.He always got up and happy danced while singing winner and I got up a copied while singing loser.One day he stopped and looked at me strangely and told me I was wierd.After that he let me win once in awhile.I felt that was a real turning point for him to finally understand that winning is only half the game and that losing wasn’t the worst thing to happen.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:01:19 GMT

i enjoy winning a game. we played a lot of fun family games during the holidays. our newest family game is TICKET TO RIDE. i enjoy when my RAVENS and ORIOLES win, especially when they have tough or big wins.

i try NOT to get involved in ARGUMENTS. i prefer discussions/debates/talking. at this stage of the game, no one is going to be able to change many peoples minds anyways. i do try to be as INFORMED as possible so that i am not just going on personal feelings or wishes.

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Peaches McPhee — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:14:11 GMT

Frankly, neither. I am not very competitive, and really don't care much one way or the other.