···1313- Favor interrogative-led questions over leading questions. A leading question attempts to get the [[Listening|listener]] to agree or disagree with a premise you feed to them. An interrogative-led question often begins with the words: who; where; what; when; why. "Did you like the movie?" vs "What did you think about the movie?".
1414- Make [interesting questions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_iFxFt9lh1i0mxKRIhOSd2e8X1LNvxnihbChKXhyOc/mobilebasic) to know people better. Use FORD (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams) as fallback topics.
1515 - What's the change you'd do to the current political system?
1616- - Why hasn't happened?
1616+ - Why hasn't happened?
1717 - [[Thought Experiments]]
1818 - Will you eat synthetic meat?
1919 - [Things to argue about over the holidays instead of politics](https://dynomight.net/arguments/).
2020- Remember people's names. Humans want to be significant. We strive for meaning.
2121- Dishonest Flattery while effective in some cases, will destroy you long term. If you are unable to find a compliment about another human being that is truthful, you're not trying hard enough.
2222- In difficult conversations, keep in mind the ultimate purpose and [[Mindfulness|be calm]]. You don't need to win the conversation. Ensure safety. Control your emotions.
2323-- Share your facts as stories, not global facts.
2323+- Share your facts as stories, not global facts. Logic doesn’t persuade people. Clarity, storytelling, and appealing to self-interest do.