If you find yourself ill at ease in a discussion because your argument and its supporting facts are weak, the answer is to fake it. If you present your case forcefully and with conviction, your opponent may begin to question his/her facts. For example, use an anecdote. Relate a personal experience or make up a story about a relative of a friend who had an experience that backs up your argument. This can obscure the fact that statistics still do not support your position.
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