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listen

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I like to have an open mind. I believe that having sympathy and an attitude of getting educated is important.

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Durin difficult conversations, I remain myself that I it normal to feel overwhelmed and vulnerable. Everyone is going to feel that way. For this reason, it is important to be open minded when listening to other people’s perspectives.

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When discussing something difficult I try to be more open minded.

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I would say actively managing the conversation and making sure that students are being respectful towards each other and using correct terminology. Validation for students and their experiences as well would help. Being a good listener can always help.

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Difficult conversations always important. I try to always go in with respect, and compassion. Sometimes hard convos are NEEDED!

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I think it is important to listen and try to make an understanding of the topic before speaking out about your option

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Being open minded

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When discussing difficult topics I think its important to be an active listener.

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it's important to prepare your thoughts and choose a comfortable setting where both parties can speak openly. Start with "I" statements to express your feelings, actively listen to the other person's perspective, and remain calm and respectful throughout the discussion. Focus on finding solutions together, and follow up afterward to reinforce the relationship.

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When discussing something difficult I hear them out first and make sure they feel understood.

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I'm not afraid to have difficult conversations but when I have them I try to remember to be kind, compassionate, and caring.

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America should still teach difficult subjects in school even though it makes people uncomfortable. It is how we heal.

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I would say that I keep patience and "being classy" in mind. I don't know what a better word would be for "being classy" but what I mean by this is to ensure to respect the other person, not make them feel any less or disregard their ideas, speak kindly without trying to hurt their feelings, and overall being someone who is willing to listen in a respectful manner.

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Be open and honest.

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I think its important to listen and trying to understand before speaking your opinion or attempting to make someone else see your POV

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I think my goal when discussing something difficult is to create an understanding of where the other person is coming from. I ask myself "Why" they may have a certain point of view.

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I think when discussing difficult topics it is important to be an active listener. It is important to be compassionate.

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I try to listen more than I speak especially when it comes to topics I am not very educated about.

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Compassion and authenticity- we can only progress by sticking to the facts and keeping in mind that we're all humans and should be on the same side.

Don't presume- I shouldn't think I already know what someone is going to say, it burns bridges before even being given a chance.

I personally still find "Indentured Servant or Slave?" A weirdly phrased subtitle. "Indentured Servitude and Slavery" would be less misleading to me.