01: Avoid the use of 'Never'. 
02: Avoid the use of 'Always'. 
03: Refrain from saying 'you are wrong'. 
04: You can say 'your idea is mistaken'. 
05: Don't disagree with obvious truths. 
06: Attack the idea not the person. 
07: Use 'many' rather than 'most'. 
08: Avoid exaggeration. 
09: Use 'some' rather than 'many'. 
10: The use of 'often' allows for exceptions. 
11: The use of 'generally' allows for exceptions.

12: Quote sources and numbers. 
13: If it is just an opinion, admit it. 
14: Do not present opinion as facts. 
15: Smile when disagreeing. 
16: Stress the positive. 
17: You do not need to win every battle to win the war. 
18: Concede minor or trivial points. 
19: Avoid bickering, quarreling, and wrangling. 
20: Watch your tone of voice. 
21: Don't win a debate and lose a friend. 
22: Keep your perspective - You're just debating

Please Remember:

These are SUGGESTIONS, not RULES.

But, I ask y'all to PLEASE think on this, BEFORE posting!