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Arguing vs Quarrelling
Oscar Wilde once remarked that he disliked arguments as they were always vulgar and often convincing. What, ( then, particularly, although, say ), is the difference between an argument and a quarrel? Look the word 'quarrel" up in a dictionary and you will find it defined ( as, like, by, such ) an "angry argument". It seems that "angry" is the ( key, basic, code, main ) word here. Both quarrelling and arguing involve disagreements ( but, notwithstanding, while, consequently ) it is only during the former that we become angry or upset. We may raise our voices or even display aggressive behaviour when quarrelling, ( whereas, nevertheless, when, however ) in an argument, we maintain a ( level, steady, plain, monotonous ) tone of voice and refrain from physically threatening our opponent. ( Nor, In addition, Also, In all ), should we forget the differences in content. An argument is a discussion or debate in which to or more people put forward different or opposing views. They may not be personally concerned in the issues under discussion. ( Consequently, Largely, Admittedly, Particularly ), the process is an objective, intellectual one. Evidence and logic may be used ( in order, in case, in the event, in effect ) to support the speaker's point of view and possibly to convince the other(s). A quarrel, ( however, notwithstanding, despite, mo matter ), is personal, bound up with the ego and the participants' sense of self. ( For instance, For that, In fact, That is ), things that the opponent may have said or done in the past are often dragged up at random as and when they occur to the speaker, in ( comparison with, tandem with, opposition to, contradiction ) the logical marshalling of ideas which arguing involves. A quarrel may result from a clash of personalities, may hurt the participants and may be sincerely regretted afterwards. ( Given, Allowing, Granted, Knowing ) that there are hot-tempered people around, they may get carried away in an argument ( so that, so there, so much, so as ) it degenerates into a quarrel, but it should, ( generally, usually, normally, habitually ) speaking, be a dispassionate exchange of views ( rather than, better than, more than, other than ) a shouting match.