Superman is the leader of the Justice League. He’s also an alien from another planet with super powers and a great deal of self-confidence. As such, he’s not always the easiest person to deal with. Even when you agree with him, it can be hard to know how to argue in good faith with a character who doesn’t have many flaws or weaknesses that you could target in order to correct them. Superman has great intentions and his actions are usually well-intentioned. That doesn’t mean they are necessarily effective, or even appropriate for every situation at every time in every context. You may find yourself arguing with Superman over something that he thinks is useful but that you see as problematic – and vice versa.
Know your audience and be ready to criticise yourself
As a leader and figurehead, Superman has a lot of important people who look at him as a role model. If you argue with Superman, it’s best to remember that he’s a human with flaws and weaknesses. He struggles with depression, he’s hyper-critical of himself, and he’s often unsure of the right way to do things. As such, it’s important to be aware of these things and to be aware of how you are talking about him. It’s easy to talk about Superman as if he is perfect or infallible. Instead, it can be helpful to think about how you are describing Superman and how that could influence your argument. It can also be helpful to think about how you are feeling when you are talking about Superman. There are a number of reasons that it can feel awkward to criticise someone, but there are also many ways to avoid that awkwardness. If you feel hesitate or you are nervous, it can be helpful to remember that you are a human and that you are talking about a person. Being aware of this can help to avoid the awkwardness.
Set clear expectations up front
It can be frustrating when you are arguing with someone who seems to have a different set of expectations than you do. While they may not be trying to be frustrating or confusing, it can be helpful to approach things with a clear understanding of what the other person expects from their relationship with you. You may be arguing with Superman over a social injustice, an action that remains harmful even if it was not deliberate, or some other situation where you feel strongly about a particular course of action. You may even be arguing with Superman about what the right course of action is. It can help to think about the different roles that you are playing and the different expectations between you and other people. You may want to think about how people expect you to behave as Superman and how that might influence your thoughts and feelings on the situation. You may also want to think about how you expect to be treated and how your expectations influence your behaviour. It can be helpful to make sure that you are both communicating clearly about what you expect from the other person.
Ask questions when you don’t understand something
It can be helpful to ask questions when you don’t understand something that another person is saying. It can also be helpful to ask questions when you don’t understand your own thoughts. Many people approach arguments with the goal of winning. They may be trying to use facts and evidence to convince the other person to see their point of view and change their mind. While this can be useful at times, it can also be incredibly damaging and damaging to the relationship. It is important to remember that people do not have to agree with you in order to respect you. People may disagree with you on certain issues, but they do not have to be enemies. This can be a difficult thing to remember when you are arguing with someone and when you want to be clear and certain about your point of view. One way to deal with this is to try to imagine what a person who does not agree with you might be thinking. It can be a helpful way to stay calm and to remain open-minded about a situation where you may be feeling very certain about your point of view.
Communicate clearly and concisely
As with any relationship, there are non-verbal cues and dual meanings in communication that can be hard to notice when you are upset or angry. This can make it difficult to understand what the other person is saying. To be sure that you are understanding each other, it can be helpful to ask clarifying questions and to make sure that you are using words that are clear and precise. If you have been working with a person who is trying to communicate something but you are not sure what they are trying to say, it can be helpful to ask them to clarify. It can also be helpful to try to put your words in the other person’s words. If you are trying to explain something to someone, it can be helpful to ask them to try to put what they are saying in your words.
Find a way to compromise
Arguments often come down to a choice between two options. It can be helpful to think of these as two sides of a coin, two paths to a destination, or two ways that things can be done. Often there is no single best option, but rather a range of different options. What this means is that you and Superman can both find a way to compromise on an issue. If you and Superman find a way to compromise on an issue, you may find that you are happier and that you are able to move forward in your relationship with him with less conflict. It can be helpful to think of the issue in terms of two ways of approaching it. You may be able to find a way to compromise that allows both of you to be happy.
Conclusion
Superman is a superhero who has amazing powers and a great deal of confidence. He can be difficult to argue with because he often has good intentions, but he can also be difficult to understand. It can be helpful to remember that he is a human with flaws and weaknesses that you can target in order to try to make him better. It can be helpful to be aware of these things and to be aware of how you are talking about Superman. It can be helpful to think about how you are describing Superman and how that could influence your argument. It can be helpful to think about how you are feeling when you are talking about Superman. There are a number of ways to avoid the awkwardness, and there are also many ways to deal with the awkwardness when it happens. It can be helpful to remember that people may disagree with you on certain issues, but they do not have to be enemies. It can also be helpful to try to imagine what a person who does not agree with you might be thinking.
Image from All-Star Superman