Andregg, Michael M.2019-12-302019-12-302007-11https://hdl.handle.net/11299/210161This was a lecture for Pusan NU's MBA program, and several other universities they shared me with over 7 days, and two subsequent visits. Both paper and presentation tied aspects of verbal fighting to the much broader struggle for human survival on earth during these difficult times, as most of my international lectures do. It was published for their students and one journal, but I could not cite that today. These lectures included others on "Building Bridges Between Cultures" and "Sustainable Economic Development" with foci on the Korean Peninsula with its special problems and potentials. Similar material would be prepared for Mongolia twelve years later.Debating to Win a discourse on dialogue with some techniques prepared by Michael Andregg of St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, November, 2007 for the MBA program of Pusan National University in Pusan, Republic of Korea mmandregg@stthomas.edu First Principle: There is a vast difference between debate and dialogue, which should be thoroughly understood by people who want to make a difference on this earth. Second Principle: The concept of “winning” has nuances. What, for example is at stake? What are you trying to win: a classic debate, a court battle, an academic argument, a contract, a boardroom dispute, hearts and minds, or a nuclear war? You should answer this question before selecting technique. Third Principle: You are usually talking to multiple audiences simultaneously. All audiences matter, but differently. And many audiences use language quite differently. Fourth Principle: How you say what you say is often more important than what you say. Body language and emotional tone convey more information in many debates than words, and are often more persuasive. But of course, words matter too. Fifth Principle: Insults are often tempting but usually counterproductive. Whenever possible focus on the message, not the messenger, and avoid attacking critics or opponents personally. Humor is far more powerful, if you can do that well. That noted, the difference between debate and dialogue is now essential. With dialogue you can be kind to your opponent and better enlighten the entire community. In debate you must “win,” so you may have to destroy his argument or credibility.enDebate vs. DialogueMartial ArtsWisdomArticle