Step 1: Establish a clear understanding of the topic. Don't just wing it, folks. Take a few minutes to research, outline, and create a bullet point list. It's not that hard. We promise.
Step 2: Prepare your arguments. Anticipate counterarguments. Practice your delivery in the mirror. Your grandma will thank you.
Step 3: Stay calm. Deep breaths. Visualize your opponent's defeat. Repeat after me: "I will not get emotional, I will not get angry."
Step 4: Listen actively. Don't just wait for your turn. Show your opponent you care about their thoughts. (Just don't get too excited, we don't want any... incidents)
Step 5: Be prepared to concede. Sometimes, you just can't win. And that's okay! It means you're mature. (Just kidding, it means you got destroyed.)
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