Civil Dialogue and Citizenship
Navigating Our Deepest Differences
Lesson II. What is Civil Dialogue? Let's Practice
Step 3. Guidelines for Civil Dialogue
Think about how you can use these guidelines as you engage in some civil dialogue exercises.
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Choose a mindset of openness and curiosity
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Listen generously
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Seek to understand, not debate
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Allow others to speak for themselves–do not tell others what they believe
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Reciprocate by respectfully expressing your point of view
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Acknowledge similarity and difference equally
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