Problem: Article: Identify what the other person is arguing. For example, someone might say, "It's best to give money away instead of spending it." Often, people will believe that they are espousing common sense, which no one would disagree with. If you don't understand what someone is arguing, ask them to clarify their beliefs. You can ask, "I don't understand. What are you trying to say?" or "Could you restate that?" Before beginning to really challenge a person's point of view, you should ask them about their evidence. A person might quickly realize that they are merely repeating something they have heard before without thinking critically. You can ask the following questions to uncover evidence: "Why do you believe that is true?" "Please explain your reasoning." "What has lead you to that belief?" Ideas are like building blocks. Your conclusion rests on other blocks, some of which might be unproven. When an idea is unproven, it is an assumptionand assumptions can sometimes be wrong. After asking a person for their evidence, zero in on the ideas which aren't supported by evidence. These are their assumptions. For example, someone might say you should give away money because having too much money makes you greedy. This person is assuming someone doesn't spend all of their available money on necessities. You can say, "But are you assuming people have money to give away after buying necessities? Is it best for these people to give their money away?" Identify a set of circumstances where the person's statement would be false. For example, is it always good to give away your money? You can think of many situations where a selfless person might cause more harm than good. Consider the following: The person who wants your money is a drug addict. Ask your opponent, "Should I give my money away to someone who wants to buy drugs?" If the person says no, then follow up and ask why, which will help you tease out the other person's thinking. You must provide food and shelter. Formulate this as a question: "Should I give away all my money when my elderly mum is dependent on me?" Once they concede that the exception exists, they should reformulate their argument to account for the exception. For example, they might say, "People should give their money away if doing so would benefit society." In the example above, you can ask the person to define what "benefits society." You can also ask questions to pin them down if they are confused. You should continue this process until you can't invalidate the statement any more. The Socratic method is not about proving people wrong, so don't be aggressive in with your questions. If your goal is to win an argument, then you should seek out different Greek philosophers, such as the Sophists. Indeed, the key to the Socratic method is to be humble. Don't assume that anyone knows anything for sure. Question every premise. If the other person starts to get flustered, you can say, "I'm just playing Devil's Advocate" or "I'm trying to understand all sides of your thinking." You might enjoy the other person's confusion a little too much. Try not to gloat. Remind yourself that Socrates didn't have answers for every question he asked, which is typical of an exchange using the Socratic method.
Summary: Sum up the person's argument. Ask for evidence. Challenge their assumptions. Find an exception. Ask the other person to reformulate their argument. Continue to ask questions or raise exceptions. Avoid getting nasty.

Problem: Article: The skin on your face is more delicate than the rest of your body, so make sure the box specifically says the kit is safe to use on your face.If you don't want to deal with the messy wax, look for roll-on wax or kits that come with pre-waxed strips. Most home waxing kits are microwavable so you can easily heat them up in your kitchen. The last thing you want is to get wax in the rest of your hair, so make sure it is entirely off your face. Gather it back in a ponytail, and use an elastic or fabric headband to secure all of the hair behind your hairline. Remember to pin back your bangs, too. The only hair that should be free from the headband is the hair you plan to remove. If you don't have a headband, you can use bobby pins or hair clips to secure your hair. You can also use a scarf to secure the rest of your hair and keep it out of the way. Make sure you have removed all of your makeup, and cleansed your skin of oil, dirt, and other debris. Waxing can leave your skin prone to bacteria, so it's important that the skin around your sideburns is completely clean. If you have sensitive or oily skin, apply a dusting of talc or baby powder to the area where you will be waxing. Don't wax if you've used a prescription retinoid or over-the-counter retinol in the last 10 days, or the waxing may rip your skin off along with your hair. Wait to wax if your skin is sunburned, peeling, or broken. For the most effective results, your hair must be the right length prior to waxing. Typically, you want it to be 0.25 to 0.5 inches (0.64 to 1.27cm) long. Use a pair of small scissors to trim your sideburns until all of the hair is the appropriate length. Keep in mind that if there are any hairs shorter than 1/4-inch, the wax likely won't remove them. Make sure to follow the heating directions on the kit carefully. It's especially important not to overheat the wax because you may burn yourself. You can test a little on the inside of your wrist to make sure the temperature is correct. The skin there is thin and should be a good gauge as to whether or not the wax is too hot to use on your face. Most waxing kits come with an applicator that you can use to carefully trace along the hairline. You should apply the wax in the same direction as hair growth. Try to cover the roots of the hair that you want to remove so you can be sure to get rid of all of it. Keep in mind that you can't wax the same area twice without causing major irritation to your skin. To make it easier for the wax to capture the individual hairs, place your free hand on your cheekbone, and pull your skin taut and away from your temple as you apply. Make sure the wax is still warm, and wait approximately 10 seconds. Use your fingers to stroke along the length of the cloth to ensure that it attaches to the wax. For the best results, pull your skin taut with 1 hand and use the other hand to rip the cloth diagonally upwards, against the direction of hair growth. If you do not pull the skin tight, you may bruise your face. Pulling against in the opposite direction of growth will keep hairs from breaking during the process. The skin around your sideburns will be red and possibly swollen after waxing, so it can help to press a paper towel dampened with a mixture of 1 part skim milk and 1 part cold water for 10 minutes. The lactic acid in the milk will help soothe your skin. You can apply the compress every few hours. Instead of the milk-water mixture, you can also use a hydrating salve, an over-the-counter antibacterial or hydrocortisone cream, or aloe vera gel. Some wax kits also come with their own soothing cream, so you can just use this instead. Make sure to avoid using anything harsh, such as alpha hydroxy acid, retinol, or benzoyl peroxide, for at least a day while your skin recovers. Be sure to apply sunscreen to the area around your sideburns because freshly waxed skin is more sensitive to the sun. Because you can't wax the area again, use a pair of clean tweezers to gently remove any hair that has been left behind. If there is still wax left on your skin, a moisturizing product such as baby oil can help clean up the area. You shouldn't have to wax your sideburns again for 2 to 6 weeks. Some kits come with an erasing oil that helps to get wax out of hair and off of skin without removing the hair.
Summary:
Buy a waxing kit specifically for facial hair. Pull your hair back. Wash your face. Trim long sideburn hair. Heat the wax. Apply the wax to your sideburn. Place a cloth strip over the wax. Remove the strip. Apply a soothing treatment. Tweeze any stray hairs.