Debating Skills

Self-disclosure involves sharing personal information – such as your thoughts, dreams, fears, goals, preferences, and experiences. Be particularly vigilant when sharing personal information on social media or at social events, when the usual rules of communication are often relaxed.

Debating is a skill which requires any individual to be much more politically and socially aware of current affairs. In fact, debating also requires you to address a whole range of diverse social issues and viewpoints.

• 1 Style. Style is the manner in which you communicate your arguments.
• 1.1 Speed: Talk at a pace which is fast enough to sound intelligent and allow you time to say what you want, but slow enough to be easily understood.
• 1.2 Tone:
• 1.3 Volume:
• 1.4 Diction:
• 1.5 Language:
• 1.6 Clarity:
• 1.7 Fluency:

Here are four strategies to effectively practice for debate tournaments.

1. Practice giving your first constructive speech.
2. Think about counter-arguments against your own case.
3. Practice crossfire with a partner.
4. Read.

The 10 best debating tips and techniques are:

1. Preparation of your topic.
2. Stay on topic.
3. Speak slowly, clearly and charismatically.
4. Be confident with your topic.
5. Think about your body language and what it’s saying to your audience.
6. Listen and take notes.
7. Anticipate your opponent’s questions before they’re uttered.

If you’re always arguing with your girlfriend, it means that you’re taking her too seriously. Instead of being offended, angry, annoyed or shocked by what she says or does, just smile, laugh and relax because most of the time, she’s just doing it to test you.