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engage others in civil conversation
Start with yourself—ask yourself tough questions, educate yourself,
consider multiple views. Learn how to discuss and frame topics.
Be prepared
Know your issues thoroughly. Recognize how others frame their views.
Be sincere. Use frames you really believe in, based on values you really hold.
Be friendly, but
stand your ground
Smile, always be on the offensive, never complain.

Be sincere, respectful, and listen

Don’t negate another person’s view—don’t try to change their mind.
Respond by reframing the issue from your perspective.
Ask questions that might encourge or challenge them to think.
say what you believe


Be passionate. Your body and voice should show optimism.
You should convey passionate conviction without losing your composure.

Don’t Think Of An Elephant!
* Talking points paraphrased from George Lakoff’s,

George Lakoff is a is a professor of cognitive linguistics at the

University of California, Berkeley.
His other books
include
Moral Politics
and Whose Freedom?
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