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- Listen carefully and with respect.
- Each person gets a chance to talk.
- One person talks at a time.
- Don’t cut people off.
- Speak for yourself, not as the representative of any group. Remember that others are speaking for themselves, too.
- If something someone says hurts or bothers you, say so, and say why.
- It’s okay to disagree, but be sure to show respect for one another.
- Help the facilitator keep things on track.
- Some of the things we will say in the study circle will be private (personal). We will not tell these stories to other people, unless we all agree that it is okay.
- If you know of relevant online references, please include them in your postings; be sure to provide the complete Web site address (URL) and explain why the material is valuable.
- Do not use this forum to sell your products and services.
The following guidelines have proven very useful in creating an environment for honest and productive dialogue.
• Speak openly and honestly
• Listen carefully and respectfully to each person
• Explore differences respectfully and look for common ground
• Trust that the facilitator has the best interest of the group at heart
• Silence cell phones (unless the group agrees otherwise)
• Be respectful of the opinions of others
Discussion Guidelines
Civic Engagement + Dialogue = Violence Prevention
Each person gets a chance to talk.
Don’t cut people off.
Not as the representative of any group. Remember that others are speaking for themselves, too.
It’s okay to disagree, but be sure to show respect for one another.
Some of the things we will say in the study circle will be private (personal). We will not tell these stories to other people, unless we all agree that it is okay.
Please include them in your postings; be sure to provide the complete Web site address (URL) and explain why the material is valuable.