Boorish or Unprofessional Behavior: Misguided Substitutes for Intelligence and Knowledge
The best way to intelligently evaluate anything is to consider different opinions with an open mind. Some of my best ideas have come from others. Unfortunately, a discussion occasionally devolves into a ridiculous argument in which facts and truth give way to fallacies and emotional outbursts.
Seminars and courses that teach debate and negotiation techniques usually include a list of the telltale signs that indicate when further discussion will be unproductive and, therefore, a waste of time.
1st. sign - A participant counters established facts or proven methods with vague factoids or personal experiences that cannot be easily researched and confirmed.
2nd. sign - A participant responds to serious statements or suggestions with sarcasm or ridicule.
3rd. sign - Rather than challenge a statement with credible evidence, a participant resorts to personal insults or an emotional diatribe.
4th. sign - A participant routinely refuses to adhere to established rules of conduct, methodology, and past practices.
During a debate or discussion, as soon as someone exhibits any of the above mentioned conduct, I immediately disengage and move on to some other activity. Boorish or unprofessional behavior is something for which I have no time and zero tolerance.
Seminars and courses that teach debate and negotiation techniques usually include a list of the telltale signs that indicate when further discussion will be unproductive and, therefore, a waste of time.
1st. sign - A participant counters established facts or proven methods with vague factoids or personal experiences that cannot be easily researched and confirmed.
2nd. sign - A participant responds to serious statements or suggestions with sarcasm or ridicule.
3rd. sign - Rather than challenge a statement with credible evidence, a participant resorts to personal insults or an emotional diatribe.
4th. sign - A participant routinely refuses to adhere to established rules of conduct, methodology, and past practices.
During a debate or discussion, as soon as someone exhibits any of the above mentioned conduct, I immediately disengage and move on to some other activity. Boorish or unprofessional behavior is something for which I have no time and zero tolerance.
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Unfortunately I find few are familiar with debating rules or etiquette. It's just too difficult to loose a discussion - they prefer to use schoolyard tactics to bully anyone who does not agree.