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The idea of Devil's advocate simply means that something bad is done in order that it may produce beneficial results. The role of the Devil's advocate is usually to cause things to happen in a particular manner, which would not be possible under normal circumstances. The actions of the Devil's advocate are not actually destined to be vindictive or offensive but simply to provoke the appropriate/necessary response .
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt is a phrase used to describe people who uphold the wrong side of an argument just for the sake of argument.
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What are some potential benefits of playing devils advocate when working with arguments both as a reader and as a writer?
Playing devil's advocate when working with arguments gives you an opportunity to understand another point of view and write from that frame of reference.
What can managers do to encourage useful conflict during a meeting to lessen inhibition about disagreeing and make the conflict less personal?
Provide a devils advocate
What did Shakespeare mean by 'Hell is empty and all the devils are here'?
The devils are not in Hell (considered in this sense to be a place separate from our world), but rather are here among us.
What do you call a person chosen to speak for others?
A prophet.
What is a advocate?
It is the same as an advocate: someone who actively supports a cause.
Devils advocate in Yiddish?
Dem ruekhs advokat
Who played Milton in devil's advocate?
Al-Pacino played the role of John Milto in Devils advocate he is an Italian American and he amazing job in Devils advocate i am his Biggest fan no one else can act like him. he was the deserving one for that role.
Who co starred with Al Pacino in the devils advocate?
Keanu Reeves.
What is devils advocate?
A person that insists on arguing the unpopular side of a conversation.
How do you use the word devils advocate in a sentence?
Playing the devil's advocate, Maurice asked, "But what if Harrison Bergeron had the right idea?".
In which film does Keanu Reeves work at the devils law firm?
Devil's Advocate
Never let them see you coming was a quote from which movie?
A pacino/devils advocate
What is the name of the song Al Pacino mimes in devils advocate?
dx song
What are the moral and immoral acts in the movie devils advocate?
The story is full of them from beginning to end.
What boots did keeanu reeves wear is devils advocate?
Lucchese Handmade, Hornback Caiman tail cut in a 5 toe. booya.
What are some potential benefits of playing devils advocate when working with arguments both as a reader and as a writer?
Playing devil's advocate when working with arguments gives you an opportunity to understand another point of view and write from that frame of reference.
What can managers do to encourage useful conflict during a meeting to lessen inhibition about disagreeing and make the conflict less personal?
Provide a devils advocate
