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*Chess games are inherently competitive, zero-sum ventures; if one player wins, the other loses. In contrast, conversations aren't usually competitive, so there isn't really a concept of a winner and loser unless the conversation was an argument or debate. Often, both people in a ''friendly'' conversation will benefit ("win") from having had the conversation. | *Chess games are inherently competitive, zero-sum ventures; if one player wins, the other loses. In contrast, conversations aren't usually competitive, so there isn't really a concept of a winner and loser unless the conversation was an argument or debate. Often, both people in a ''friendly'' conversation will benefit ("win") from having had the conversation. | ||
− | *Both chess games and conversations are turn-based, but lacking time controls, people's statements sometimes | + | *Both chess games and conversations are turn-based, but lacking time controls, people's statements sometimes last up to an hour. |
*Especially in disputes, (agreed) draws are extremely rare. | *Especially in disputes, (agreed) draws are extremely rare. | ||
*It is difficult to judge the winner of a conversation. | *It is difficult to judge the winner of a conversation. |