[header] How to argue using the socratic method [title] Sum up the person's argument. [step] Identify what the other person is arguing. For example, someone might say, " it's best to give money away instead of spending it. 
" often, people will believe that they are espousing common sense, which no one would disagree with. [substeps] If you don't understand what someone is arguing, ask them to clarify their beliefs.