Chapter 6 #3

I like Boss's concept of asking the right questions. Boss had an example about a lost wallet. Instead of asking, "Who stole my wallet?" which sounds hostile, the person could ask, "Where is my wallet?" The second question is better because it doesn't as mean and people would respond better to that than the first question. If someone used something of mine in my house and I asked, "Who took my candy?" no one will want to tell me she did it, because I sound angry. If I asked in a nicer way, someone probably would have told me it was them because they are not worried about whether or not I'm mad.
By asking the right questions in an argument, I can have people say the answers I want. If I ask a question for the person I'm arguing with, it will either backfire on me or help me in the argument. I have listened to some Oxford style debates in high school and it's all about how you form your questions and statements in a way the other person ends up agreeing with you or is left speechless and unable to come up with an answer. Before I read Boss's concept on asking the right questions, I just thought the people doing these debates were really smart, and wished I could have debates and persuade as well as these people. I thought it was out of my league, but it really isn't.

Chapter 6 #2

There have been times where I have stood my ground on an issue despite the risk of losing my friends or even my job. If I truly believe that what the other party thinks is not okay, then I will not agree with them. For example, if someone I knew told me to steal for them or our friendship will be lost, I would probably stop being friends with that person. If that’s what I have to do to be someone’s friend, then I was never considered a friend to that person to begin with. I don't believe in changing myself to make people like me. I don't want to just listen and agree with the rest of the world. Being a pushover is not a dream of mine. I'll be living in an unhappy life if I was just another sheep in a herd. 

My parents and I have also had some disagreements in my career choice and we have argued about it, but I stood my ground and they don't fight me about it anymore. They do try to make other jobs sound better though.

Chapter 6 #1

I don't think Barack Obama position is consistent with his beliefs in equal rights and opportunities for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, because he does not approve of same-sex marriages. If he does not agree with same-sex marriage, but approve of civil unions and equal rights for same-sex couples, then it sounds like he only supports same-sex couples to an extent. He doesn’t seem willing to support same-sex couples entirely, probably because he doesn’t want all those people who disagree to dislike him. He is just trying to please everyone. Obama would probably say it’s not a denial of the basic rights, because there are civil unions for them. 

I feel like if he was supportive, he should support the same-sex couples completely. Obama should support everything will all he has and not half-heartedly. A good example of someone who supported their own beliefs even when there was a lot of disagreement was President Eisenhower and Little Rock Nine. He supported African Americans going to school enough to send federal troops down to make sure they had a safe day at school. 

Introducing me

Hi, I'm from San Francisco, but I wanted to experience life outside of the city so I applied to San Jose State. It's my second year here so far. I have not experienced life in the dorms though since an upperclassman needed a roommate in her house last year. It's fun living with a bunch of friends.
I'm currently a Liberal Studies major with the goal of becoming a teacher. I'm not sure which grade I would like to teach yet, but second grade or high school History sounds fun.
I like to spend time outside, but I also like to stay in and be on the internet. I recently became interested in biking. I'm planning on commuting with my bike to San Jose's Caltrain and from the Caltrain station in downtown SF, I would bike home. It sounds like a lot of work, but I'd feel better about myself since I'm exercising.