B1 – Intermediate
As defined by Britannica, persuasion is the process by which a person’s attitudes or behavior are, without duress, influenced by communications from other people. It often involves manipulation. People get manipulated which can sometimes be offensive while some only try to persuade to stop others from making hasty decisions.
Discussion Questions:
- Is it easy to persuade someone to change their mind? Why or why not?
- Talk about your experiences persuading someone to accept your point of view. How did you do it?
- Is agreeing on issues or topics the best way to solve a disagreement? Explain.