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Understanding Civility: The Foundation of Respectful Discourse

Explore the concept of civility and its importance in society through historical examples and discussions. Take a simple test to differentiate civil and uncivil behavior. Learn how to practice civility in everyday interactions.

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Understanding Civility: The Foundation of Respectful Discourse

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  1. What is Civility? Before We Define It… Take this simple test. See if you can tell whether the characters you see represent civil or uncivil behavior. Be Polite! Raise Your Hand!

  2. Civil or Uncivil?

  3. Civil Or Uncivil?

  4. Civil Or Uncivil?

  5. Civil Or Uncivil?

  6. OK Then… Civil or Uncivil?

  7. How About Now? Civil or Uncivil?

  8. Then What is Civility? The three pillars of civility: • The ability to be respectful of other people while expressing an opinion. • The ability to acknowledge and appreciate the fact that opinions differ among people • The ability to engage with other people to constructively move discussion forward The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics The University of Akron

  9. How Long Has There Been Incivility in America? Mark Twain American Humorist

  10. Historical Examples of Incivility in American Politics During the election of 1800, the partisan press called… John Adams a “hideous hermaphroditical character” …and… Thomas Jefferson a “mean-spirited, low-lived fellow, the son of a half-breed Indian squaw.” The Seattle Times Incivility Crisis of Politics…a Symptom of Division Oct. 27, 2012

  11. On July 11, 1804… Aaron Burr shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Burr was the Vice President of the United States. Hamilton was the former Secretary of the Treasury and leader of the Federalist Party.

  12. On May 22, 1856… In a dispute over slavery: South Carolina congressman Preston Brooks savagely beat Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner with a cane on the floor of the Senate

  13. Does it Have to Be This Way? Click Here

  14. Why is Civility Critical in a Free Society? List and Discuss Some Reasons: _______________________ 2. ________________________ 3. ________________________ 4. ________________________ 5. ________________________

  15. Can America be a More Civil Society? It Starts With YOU!

  16. A Civility Pledge Today and Every Day I Aspire to Practice the following Skills:1. Pay Attention - Be Aware of Others & Sensitive to the Immediate Context of Actions2. Listen Closely - Understand Other Points of View3. Be Inclusive - Welcome All; Don't Exclude Anyone4. Don't Gossip - Remind Others of the Importance of this Practice5. Show Respect - Honor Others (Especially in Disagreement)6. Be Agreeable - Find Opportunities to Agree7. Apologize Sincerely - Repair Damaged Relationships8. Give Constructive Comments, Suggestions & Feedback – No Personal Attacks (Focus on Issues)9. Accept Responsibility - Don't Shift Blame; Share Disagreements Publicly"It's often not what you say.  It's how you say it.” The Oshkosh Civility Project www.oshkoshcivilityproject.org

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