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This is hard. Comfort with discomfort is a paradox.

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Hmm. What does non-closure lead to?

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In these conversations, we can't be fooling around.

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It's different for everyone.

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being respectful

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don't talk over people

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You can only speak about your own knowledge and experience.

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Be involved

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don't be afraid to say what you're thinking or is on your mind

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Respecting everyone's voices

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active listening, respect peers and what they are sharing.

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This is important so that people feel that everyone is respecting and listening them while they are contributing to the conversation

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Understand that you might be uncomfortable and acknowledge that.

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I wonder what non-closure means. Does this have to do with the book or the topic of race? Maybe it is a abrupt and unknown ending like in Persepolis?

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The conversation will never be finished.

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feeling comfortable saying what you are thinking

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we all bring a different perspective to this topic

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how does expecting and accepting closure impact our feelings when we dont get closure

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Public transit seems like a rather common place for racial conflicts to occur, but this notion is based solely on my experiences.

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What everyone has to say is important

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important for learning

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This is necessary so that you understand how others are feeling also

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Playing games and doing other things can be offensive to people who are affected by these issues

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Playing games and doing other things can be offensive to people who are affected by these issues

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Closure is often referred to in a relationship sense. How does it differ now?

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don't say something just because others want to hear it

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Some things will never be answered, and some conversations will never end

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Don't sugarcoat

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take the conversations seriously even if the means feeling uncomfortable

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Be comfortable with knowing where and when you are uncomfortable

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Have to just accept that these conversations will be uncomfortable for everybody.

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make everyone feel heard, everyones experience is different

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Closely and actively listen. Don't have side conversations, especially when someone is saying something personal.

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Complete honesty

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be open minded and listen to classmates voices/perspectives

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this is a safe space

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Don't be afraid to share and speak up about your experiences. It is ok if you don't feel comfortable, but say what you feel.

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don't expect that everything has a meaning

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don't expect that everything has a meaning

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be open to listening to new perspectives

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ask questions, do not judge others if they do not know something just help them learn it

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Experience discomfort, but also understand at what perspective you come to the discomfort and prioritize your mental health.

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It may feel like the majority of the class thinks something different, but if you feel strongly about something, your perspective brings a lot to the table

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if someone is saying something personal, don't be disrespectful. ex. don't play a video game while someone is talking about an encounter they had with the police

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if someone is saying something personal, don't be disrespectful. ex. don't play a video game while someone is talking about an encounter they had with the police

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Discomfort is what causes growth

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dont hide your thoughts, opinions, and perspectives on a topic

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what you have to say matters/your opinion and perspective matters

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don't be afraid to step out of the classroom if the topic is to much to take

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don't be afraid to step out of the classroom if the topic is to much to take

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Having many perspectives makes a good conversation

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somethings need closure and others don't

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everyones experience is different, be open to hearing about others

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Its a hard topic, that is not going to change, but maybe we can learn to be more comfortable talking about it

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make it obvious that you are actually listening

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Offer respect through engagement but also step back so others have the space to share their truths.

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Speak from the I perspective

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speaking your truth can be uncomfortable

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Allow yourself to listen and internalize what others are saying. It might feel weird, but make sure you are paying attention so we can show empathy.

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If someone is being brave and telling something personal then you should be respectful and try to listen and understand

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not everything has just one answer

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You don't have to comment on what someone said to show you're listening, you can look in their direction, etc.

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be comfortable with being uncomfortable. when there is tension or emotion in the room, put your head in a good mindset

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use body language to show people you are listening and respect their ideas even if they are different than yours

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accept that some people might have a harder time sharing personal things than you do

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accept that some people might have a harder time sharing personal things than you do

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Respect others opinions

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Your discomfort might be someone else's norm.

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A healthy amount of discomfort challenges you and encourages growth, but similarly, if something is pushing boundaries, don't feel obliged to share something you don't want to

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Say what you want to say even if you don't think it will be well-received

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Say what you want to say even if you don't think it will be well-received

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Say your own opinions, not someone elses

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Speaking honestly can be uncomfortable, but that's ok

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Speaking honestly can be uncomfortable, but that's ok

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speak what you feel is right to you and only you, not for someone else

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Push yourself out of your comfort zone

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say what you want, it can always add to the group 

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say what you want, it can always add to the group 

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understanding that not everyone shares your same experiences/privileges. 

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understanding that not everyone shares your same experiences/privileges. 

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Understand that you will face things you might not want to see

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Pay attention to other people and respond when something resonates

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Pay attention to other people and respond when something resonates

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make sure to not side track, as what people are saying is meaningful to them and others. 

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make sure to not side track, as what people are saying is meaningful to them and others. 

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taking a risk is okay

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You won't get all the answers

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discomfort helps you grow and consider new ideas and opinions you wouldn't have thought of before.

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be respectful of others opinions

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speak your true thoughts, not what you think others want to hear

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Everyone has internal bias and finding out that you have it/addressing how you can mend that preconception, can be uncomfortable.

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if you aren't uncomfortable, you don't understand the depth of the conversation.

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Respect others opinions how you would like yours to be respected. Even if you disagree with them

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Have specific body language that shows attentiveness

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Stay focused so that you can learn from and see others

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Don't stay quiet in a class conversation for the comfort of others.

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Understand that no ones opinion is not the only opinion and everyone has the right to their own beliefs even if you disagree