Change my mind about: how to answer it (with examples)
By the bestsideofyou teamLast updated
“Change my mind about” is an invitation to a playful debate, so pick a light, specific opinion people actually disagree on. State it with confidence and maybe a reason. The best topics are low stakes and high fun.
What this prompt reveals about you
What you have opinions about and how you argue: playful, stubborn, curious. A good answer gives people an easy, fun reply and shows you can disagree with a smile.
8 example answers
Illustrative examples written by us, not real profiles.
Cereal is a soup. Milk is the broth. I have a 3-point argument and a diagram.
Mint chocolate chip ice cream tastes like toothpaste. Prove me wrong with a better flavor.
Christmas music before December. I'm against it. My mum is not. We're at war.
Musicals are better than movies. I'll take you to one. You'll see.
Cats are better than dogs. I own a cat. I'm biased. Bring your evidence.
Early mornings are the best part of the day. 6am coffee on the balcony. Convince me otherwise.
The book is always better. Name one movie that beat the book. I'll wait.
Hot dogs are sandwiches. I will die on this hill. It's a small hill.
Common mistakes
Politics.
Pineapple on toast. Not pizza. Toast. With cinnamon. I'm serious.
Heavy topics are risky on a first look. Keep it light.
Anything lol
That Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Bring your best argument.
“Anything” gives them nothing to argue with.
Religion.
That the best pizza crust is the thin, burnt edge. Fight me.
Save big beliefs for real conversations. Pick something fun.
Pair it with
A candid photo mid-laugh matches the playful tone of a debate prompt.
- I bet you can't
- Two truths and a lie
- The dorkiest thing about me is
- A photo: candid, mid-laugh. Shows what you are like when you are not posing. Ask a friend to talk to you while they shoot.
- A photo: with friends, you obvious. Shows you have people. One photo is enough, and you should be easy to find in it.
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Questions people ask
What makes a good debate topic?
Something light that most people have an opinion on: food, movies, habits. Avoid politics and religion.
Should I explain my reasoning?
A short reason or a joke helps. It gives people something to push back on.
Can I use a classic debate?
Yes, but add a personal twist so it doesn't read like a meme.