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What does it mean?
Respect each other's views and allow disagreement without anger or ill will.
In plain terms
Disagree respectfully without anger.
What can you take from it?
Maintain respect and avoid anger when disagreeing.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • community relations
  • family disputes

Putting it to work

  • mediation
  • conflict resolution
  • dialogue

Questions to consider

  • How do you disagree without anger?
  • Why is respect important in disagreement?

Another view

Some conflicts may involve deep emotions that are hard to control.

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