How to have a civil conversation in an increasingly uncivil and hostile environment - Softcover

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The use of emotionally charged "buzzwords" like "Trump-supporter" or "liberal" or "conservative" tends to be aconversation stopper. They evoke strong, emotional and angry, responses when used. For a respectful civil conversationto take place, we need to stop using "buzzwords" and focus on specific issues, subjects and questions. People should slow down their conversations to give themselves time to think about what they really mean and want to say. "A word is anidea." A "buzzword" can have multiple meanings and its use can be a source of much confusion and linguistic chaos.Above all, people should be logical and thoughtful, and choose their words with care. The current rancor, angst andlinguistic chaos can be replaced with peace and civility. An appendix listing about 40 key "buzzwords" is included.

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