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I read a story once about a professor who had a book, and with this book he held it up in front of the whole class and said, 
"Hands up if you think this book is green." 
 The whole class put their hand up. 
"Hands up if you think the book is red."
 Only the professor put up his hand. 

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that on one side of the book it's green and on the other side of the book it's red...but the point is that they were both right, and yet from the other side's perspective they were both wrong. 

Have a think about how many debates or arguments you have had that have resulted in either you or your opposing party saying, "Actually yeah, I think you may have it right and I'm wrong." Probably seldom, if at all. 

Often, the best-case scenario of conflict is compromise. But we all know too well it can often end in a falling out. Perspective in argument is therefore key to prevent misunderstandings, promote empathy and fairness. It may also help you win your next argument! 

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