You force them to do the heavy lifting of explaining their logic, which is often where they will trip up. 3. Steelman Their Argument
Identify the shared goal. "We both want the project to succeed, right? So instead of my way or your way, let's look at this third data point." 6. Know When to Walk Away
If your goal is to make them say "I was wrong," you will almost always lose. Pride is a powerful motivator. If your goal is to get your way or change their behavior, let them save face.
A "win" can also be refusing to participate in a circular, bad-faith argument.
"I see your point about X, and if we combine that with Y, I think we have a solution."
The moment you get angry, you lose. High emotions cloud logic and make you look defensive.