10 Things To Do When: You're trying to get you point across to a boy and they just won't listen.

1. STOP! Calm yourself down. If you aren’t able to calm yourself down and understand
your side of the argument then they will never understand it, either.

2. THINK! Think about how to convey your issue so it is more easily understood. Some
people learn better visual. Think of a picture or diagram that you can use to
explain your point.

3. SLOW! Slower is better than faster. By talking slowly and more fully explaining what
you mean, the other person will understand quicker. Ranting is incoherent and
won’t help your argument.

4. SERIOUS! Show the person that you’re serious about your argument. If it means a lot to
you, show that. If the person doesn’t take you seriously or can’t listen to you, try talking to someone else who can help explain your idea to others. A different perspective can always help.

5. AWARE! Make sure you’re aware of what’s going on. If the person you’re talking to is
doing something, wait until you have their complete attention.

6. FOOD! Everyone likes food. Bribery is rudimentary, but effective. This works on the
Killer Bees with tacos and Mountain Dew.

7. PERSIST! If at first you don’t succeed, try thirty-three more times, then try again.

8. ASK WHY! If after explaining your argument you still haven’t reached an agreement,
ask why. There’s always a reason, but some reasons aren’t as good as others.

9. CONFRONT! Confront the person as an equal. Everyone adopts a superior attitude sometimes.This shouldn’t be tolerated, but remember to stay poised and respectful.
Gracious Professionalism is a potent compromising technique. Just like Woodie
says, pretend that your grandma is watching!

10.  PERSEVERE! If they keep fighting and knocking down your ideas, don’t give up hope. At the same time, remember that FIRST is all about teamwork. Moving on does not constitute giving up. Keep looking for new and greater ideas as the season progresses.
-Battery Bee