Making A Case

   It was fairly difficult to think of a time that I had to make a case for something. I guess I have never really thought of the idea of persuading someone. I am sure I do it more than what I realize. The most common situation where I have to make a case for something is when I gamble on sports. I never put a lot of money on the games, but I love to put small wagers on them in order to make it more interesting. In this case, I normally have to persuade my dad since we do it together. We have to look at who the teams have played and decide on how the matchup may play out. A lot of the time, we normally have the same likes and dislikes. When that happens, it comes down to persuading yourself into a decision that you think will be right. Trying to think of all the circumstances is something that has to be done before coming to a conclusion on a bet. Research is important when gambling on sports in order to get a feel for the two teams that are playing. I listen to what my dad has to say and consider all his thoughts and then return my thoughts back to him. Persuading him into a pick that I like but he doesn't can sometimes be difficult. When you lose, you always feel like you could have done more research and made a better pick. However sometimes, the game just doesn't play out in your favor and there is not much you can do. Normally, I don't want luck to get involved but as anyone knows, gambling sometimes involves some luck. Gambling on sports is different then sitting at a blackjack table or slot machine where it is completely one hundred percent luck. Trying to persuade yourself or others on a pick can be difficult but that is why you have to prepare facts and information that may apply to the game that is going to take place. Like I said, this was a hard thing to think of, and this was what I came up with.