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“Dogs are better than cats!”<\/em>
\n“Maths is brilliant!”<\/em>
\n“You watch too much TV!”<\/em><\/p>\n

-Hmmmm…do you agree?<\/p>\n

Every day there will be times when you don’t agree with a friend \u2013 or even with someone on television. However, if you can listen, explain and learn, then you will see that there is no need to fight, as different views just make life more interesting.<\/p>\n

It is important to believe in yourself as well as showing respect for others. It is also surprisingly helpful to understand the difference between a ‘fact’ (truth) and an ‘opinion’ (view). To sort facts from thoughts watch BBC Bitesize http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/guides\/z3wgqhv<\/a><\/p>\n

So, with neither just keeping quiet, nor having a loud argument…how do you get someone to understand that in your opinion it’s cats, French and please can you watch even more TV? There are three big things to remember: 1) prepare, 2) stay positive and listen, 3) learn as you talk and ‘debate’.<\/p>\n

LET’S GIVE IT A GO!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you feel strongly about? Let’s pick a topic. Do you want a later bedtime or more pocket money? Do you disagree with your friend’s choice of hobby or sports team? Or are you cross that you feel you have no say about an itchy uniform or the law on plastic bags?<\/p>\n

1. PREPARE :<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Put your opinion into words carefully. For example, “I believe that I should be allowed to go to bed an hour later.”
\n– Who will you try to persuade?
\n– Research your topic and collect some facts.
\n– Get creating! Here are some ideas of how to use:<\/p>\n