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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!
What is Civility?Slide3
Civil
or Uncivil?Slide4
Civil
OrUncivil?Slide5
Civil
Or Uncivil?Slide6
Civil
OrUncivil?Slide7
OK Then…
Civil orUncivil?Slide8
How About Now?
Civil orUncivil?Slide9
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 AkronSlide10
Mark Twain
American HumoristHow Long Has There Been Incivility in America?Slide11
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, 2012Slide12
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.Slide13
On May 22, 1856…
In a dispute over slavery:
South Carolina congressmanPreston Brooks savagely beat Massachusetts SenatorCharles Sumner with a caneon the floor of the SenateSlide14
Does it Have to Be This Way?
Click HereSlide15
Why
is Civility Critical in a Free Society?
List and DiscussSome Reasons:_______________________2. ________________________
3. ________________________
4. ________________________
5. ________________________Slide16
Can America be a More Civil Society?
It Starts With
YOU!Slide17
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 Agree
7.
Apologize Sincerely
- Repair Damaged Relationships
8. 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