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Win an argument or win a game?

Wrong is still wrong just because you benefited from it.
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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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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.

 

 

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

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@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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Neither. 

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

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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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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!