The Role of argument- summary

On the contrary to what most people believe, an argument is not just about disputes our disagreements. An argument "refers to any way that people express themselves at all." Taking a position about a topic is also considered making an argument for something. Arguments can vary from one context to another.  For example, the way you make an argument with people from two different countries can change the words you choose to persuade one versus the other. You must use different tactics to appeal to different cultures in order to prove your argument valid. Whether you realize it or not, every argument begins as a response to some other/bigger argument. Arguments are always a continuous dialogue with others. It is important to always pay close attention to the source of an argument. Where the argument is coming from tells us a lot about its stance. The source can also effect how willing we are to accept what it says. At the center of an argument lies "what's at stake." Asking questions like "how can the issue be defined?" "how much does it matter?" and "what actions should be taken as a result?" can help you identify not only what is at stake, but the main point of the argument. When making an argument of your own, a claim needs to be arguable/ worth arguing. It must take a position that others can have different perspectives on. Therefore, a statement or a expression of personal taste simply will not do. Almost anything can be an argument. The clothes you choose to wear argue for your sense of style, and the food you eat can argue for how healthy your diet is.