How to Keep Politics Talks Civil and Productive

Here are four expert tips for keeping politics talks civil and productive. This comes from the PolitiFact Daily on November 27, 2024.

1. Set clear intentions

2. Engage in active listening

3. Be curious

4. Avoid making assumptions

Note that these tips can also be applied to any contentious topic. Also note that it's perfectly okay and sometimes better to walk away rather than creating a toxic situation that could lead to hard feelings and permanently harm important relationships.

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