Try one of these websites for a little backup the next time you find yourself in a disagreeable position.

Ask Jeeves (www.ask.com)

Do you and your friend argue over things like, say, the name of the first Darren Stephens on Bewitched? Jeeves knows the answer to this question (Dick York) and thousands of other trivial pursuits.

Harvard Ombuds Office (www.hms.harvard.edu/ombuds)

If you find yourself in too many heated discussions, maybe you should work on more than your debating skills. This Harvard site gives tips on improving interpersonal communication skills.

www.relaxingspirit.com

Try one of this site’s one-minute relaxation exercises before you do or say something in anger that you’ll regret later.