[This is part of the series: 31 Persuasion Tips That I Learned From Scott Adams]

Here is another persuasion tactic, the high-ground maneuver.

This is simply taking an argument to a level that everyone can agree on.

Sure, it’s simple – but it might just work.

For instance, one might:

1. Take a discussion of monetary and fiscal policy – to agreeing that we all want a booming economy.

2. Move a disagreement over education spending – to agreeing that we all simply want educated children.

3. And take a fight over the fairness and efficiency of farming subsidies – to agreeing that we all want, and need, a safe food supply.