question to the chairman or other member of the meeting
such as ‘Do you think there is a case for doing this?’- Be prepared to argue your case firmly, but don’t persist in
fighting for a lost cause. Don’t retire in a sulk because you
cannot get your own way; accept defeat gracefully. - Remember that if you are defeated in committee, there may
still be a chance for you to fight another day in a different
setting.
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