INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't back this up with any facts that can be debated. Just tell him he is wrong and refuse to provide any further explanation. Nothing will anger an argumentative person more than hearing they are wrong, especially if they are right. Even if the other person's argument seems to be valid, demand proof for any claims that they make. Refuse to debate the issue further until he proves his claim to you. Try to create as much legwork as possible for your antagonist. Make it too exhausting and time consuming to continue to have an argument with you. If your opponent happens to use words incorrectly while arguing, be sure to stop him and point it out. This will not only disrupt his momentum while speaking, but make him feel intellectually inferior as well. The more nitpicky and irrelevant your "corrections" are, the better. You know, they send you a three-paragraph argument and you answer with "You're" when they use "Your". Be as condescending as possible to make yourself seem superior. For example, you can offer to use smaller words so he can understand you better. Roll your eyes. Look up and to one side and slowly move your eyes until you see the opposite side of the room. It helps to shake your head slightly while rolling the eyes. This expression will show that you find your opponent ridiculous and stupid. Cite movies, television shows, or other completely unrelated figures as authoritative voices. Quoting song lyrics also works great. This method is very difficult to combat as he will first have to figure out whether you are serious or not before he can come up with a response. For example, if someone is trying to start an argument of American foreign policy, a possible response could be, "Well, as Billy Joel said, 'We didn't start the fire.'" If the argument is over something that is not important, be sure to point out that your antagonist is blowing it out of proportion due to their mean nature. Argumentative people like to act as though every argument is important because it is really just about being right. If you show your opponent how their arguing can be viewed as a fault in their character, it may make them more reluctant to engage you further. Forget whatever topic the argument might be about and focus on becoming insulting and rude. For example, if you begin to lose a debate about poverty you could say, "You should spend less time worrying about poverty and more time figuring out a new hair style." This kind of attack does nothing for winning the actual argument, but hurling insults can often quiet down and humiliate aggressive opponent. Of course, it could also end up turning into a physical fight, so watch out.

SUMMARY: Tell him he is wrong. Demand proof. Point out bad grammar. Patronize him. Cite ridiculous, irrelevant sources. Point out pettiness. Make it personal.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will narrow your decisions of what to wear and pack. Warmer, tropical climates allow for lighter articles of clothing, such as shorts and tank tops. Colder climates require heavier clothes that would keep you warm, such as jackets, sweaters and coats. Pack a small umbrella if the forecast calls for rain. If an unexpected deluge happens at a time that you absolutely must be outside, ask your host or front desk at the hotel if you can borrow a larger umbrella. Since you are only going on a two-day trip, smaller luggage is ideal. Some good options are a backpack, duffel bag, or small rolling suitcase. You can maximize limited space with a few packing tips. You could: Roll clothes that won't wrinkle. These are usually tee-shirts, jeans, and casual clothes made of cotton. Place them in the bottom of your bag. Fold clothes that can wrinkle. This includes cotton dress shirts and anything made of silk or satin. Place them on top of rolled items. Fold longer articles in half. This includes trousers and long skirts. To create even layers, drape the top of the second article on top of the bottom of the first. Make use of spaces that remain. Look for smaller spaces between layers and between articles of clothing. Tuck socks, underwear, and chargers in these spaces. Make use of its additional space. In addition to your computer, use pockets for any necessary paper documents. Smaller pockets can fit MP3 players, ear buds, cell phones, flash drives, and business cards. Larger pockets can fit chargers and small adapters. Keys, small cell phones and MP3 players are small enough to fit in your pockets. If you're flying remember to remove them. Have them x-rayed at the security checkpoint instead. If you're flying during the winter, put everything in your coat pockets for an easy one-step scan.

SUMMARY:
Check the weather at your destination. Decide on your luggage. Maximize your laptop bag. Use your pockets.