2). Reflect on a recent discussion you've had in which you tried to persuade others to accept your point of view.  What types of reasoning did you use?  How well did your reasoning work?


So recently I have been very intrigued with organic and all natural eating habits. I have watched many programs and documentaries, and have even read a few books on the topic. After doing some research I have found that there are obvious benefits to changing one's diet and starting an all organic diet. I have had many conversations, especially recently as my grandmother has been having health issue, trying to convince family members that while the cost may be high over all the cost of a healthier life is worth the initial price of food. I tell family members that organic food is more expensive but if people ate how they were supposed and lowered the overall quantity of food they consumed then it would balance out to how they are eating now. It only takes about seven days to change a person's habits and if you start eating less and more nutrient rich food then you wont feel hungry all the time and you will actually have more energy in the long run because you are eating better quality of food. When talking to my peers I try and tell them how harmful all the chemicals are in the foods that we consume on a daily basis and that with the amount of food we consume the amount of pesticides and other chemicals can add up quickly. Not to mention the global damages that all of these chemicals and pesticides are having on our earth. These chemicals have long term affects that will continue to be an issue as time goes on.
Usually after talking to people about the harmful side affects that come from all the chemicals that are in our foods people admit to me that if they had the means to eat better they would. And in some cases like with my mother in law she has gone out and started to buy what she can afford organic and has limited and eliminated certain foods that are particularly harmful.