Sounds like
‘You want fewer meetings, so you don’t care about teamwork.’
Try this
Restate your actual position before continuing.
A field guide for clearer arguments
Something feels off.
Find the flaw.
A plain-English guide to the reasoning mistakes people make in arguments—and how to respond without making things worse.
Try:
01
Pause
Separate the conclusion from the emotion around it.
02
Identify
Ask what kind of support the argument actually uses.
03
Respond
Name the missing step—not necessarily the fallacy.
The complete field guide
36 fallacies, clearly explained.
Use the categories or search in everyday language. Open any card for an example and a calm response.
A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning—not proof that the conclusion is false.
A weak argument can accidentally land on a true conclusion. Focus on whether the reasons support the claim, not whether you like the person or the outcome.