Need advice on how to make some people agree over a topic?

:)) i would do the same, however, i ran out of nukes…

seriously now… even so (cut the alps from the list) how can i make the others understand that the alps are not the best choice?

Get everyone to agree on how much they can afford to spend, or are willing to spend, on New Years. Then price out all the trip options. It is always easier to get people to agree to spend less, than it is to get people to spend more than they can afford.

I like the Alps, but they’re nothing to write home about. Don’t you have nicer places close to home? You could hit travel related sites, look for viable locations and come up with a list of advantages, it shouldn’t be too hard.

You should all sit down and promise not to leave until you all agree on someplace.

Then each list where you want to go and why you think its best. Just talk it out.

Consensus is way overrated.

Consensus among a group of people is very difficult if not impossible. You may find a split is necessary. Some will go to the Alps. For those that stay closer to home, they will have saved enough money to have one of the Alps close in hand for a lifetime….by buying a fine Mont Blanc Meisterstuck fountain pen! See ya…..Garu/wtf

If you think the Alps are not a good choice, then how can you say you are neutral on the subject?

In any case, I would suggest that you folks talk it out. Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of both choices, discuss them, and then call a vote. If the vote is a tie or if the minority refuses to allow the majority vote to rule, then let folks do separate trips. Then afterwards you can all get together back home and compare notes.

Whoever says consensus is not possible has probably not had experience working with consensus. It is absolutely possible even among a group of people.

I think the best option here is to choose a third option that everyone can agree on and be happy with.