*Everyday Spy: How to Walk Away the Winner in an Argument & Gain Influence *

When engaged in an argument or debate, it is crucial not to be drawn into defending oneself against personal attacks or getting emotional. The person who becomes emotionally hijacked is more likely to lose the argument. The key to gaining influence in any conversation is to remain steady and non-emotional while the other person becomes triggered. By doing so, one can ensure that they walk away as the winner and increase their influence. To achieve this, it is important to keep cool, state and defend one's claim, and act as if the other person's emotions do not affect the conversation. By maintaining composure, one's influence will grow while the other person's influence will shrink. Mastering this skill is an essential aspect of everyday espionage.