Writing to Persuade and Argue Part 4.

Keeping your writing Polite.

If people don't agree with you, being rude to them isn't going to help. It'll just annoy them.

Recycling is very important. Anybody who doesn't recycle their waste is stupid and selfish.

• NO! People will be put off and stop listening.

Recycling is very important. It's something every one of us can do to help our planet.

• Much better. People will listen and you might change their minds.

No matter how strongly you feel about something, always be polite.

Keep your Criticisms General and Impersonal.

Don't make …