The Civility Wars
by Hua Hsu
There is no tidy history of the civility movement, only moments that illustrate the word’s meandering evolution. For those on the right, civility is political correctness by a different name, while those on the left tend to see it as a way of silencing dissent.
Civility, We Hardly Knew Ye
by Larry Platt
A dangerous epidemic — the widespread slaughter of civility — is taking place in Philadelphia and across the United States.
Civil War and Dawn of Civility
by Diego Crespo
Communication is the key to understanding, in superhero movies and in life.
Definition of Civility
by The Common Good
Passionately held views in a democracy can be expected, even encouraged. But hyperbolic and overcharged fear-mongering and outright propaganda based on misinformation should be called out.
The Golden Rules of Manners, Now and for the Future
by Christa Dowling
Poor manners are a sign of disrespect towards oneself and others. From A (answering messages) to Z (avoiding zealots), here are ways to foster good manners.
How to Reduce Rudeness in the Workplace
by Jill Suttie
Incivility in the workplace does more damage than good to work relationships and efficiency, and it can be fought by sharing resources, recognition, gratitude, feedback, and purpose.
Is Civility a Lost Art?
by Randy Chapman
Not long ago, when Americans did not agree, we sought and relied upon respectful give-and-take discourse. What can be done about the way civility is unraveling?
It's Time for Civility
by Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff
In this day and age of interconnectivity, it’s easy to get “wired” in a bad way. We need to take a few breaths, calm down, stop demonizing each other, and consciously practice civility on a daily basis.
102 Random Acts of Kindness
by Brad Aronson
Find opportunities to give compliments. Send cards to hospitalized kids. Give someone the benefit of the doubt. Here are dozens of ways to instill civility near and far.
Sometimes There Are More Important Goals Than Civility
by Vann R. Newkirk II
Maybe incivility can be used to empower people of color, establish social penalties for racism, and change social mores and modes of mass communication.
The Spiritual Practice of Kindness
by Jean Wise
Kindness is a mindset that positively changes the world beginning with the person right in front of you.
Teaching Civility
by Dustin Swanger
There's great value in taking time to talk about civility with our students, our children, our colleagues, and our citizens, following the model of Fulton-Montgomery Community College.
Teaching Students to Be Good Citizens Key
by Dustin Swanger
Fulton-Montgomery Community College offers six facets of instilling a sense of civic responsibility in students.
To Tip or Not to Tip
by Ross Andersen
Tipping is confusing, paradoxical, and differs by place. But, at its best, it humanizes rather than commodifies the experience of eating.
What Eye Contact — And Dogs — Can Teach Us About Civility In Politics
by Ailsa Chang
The Minnesota State Senate rule about all converations going through the senate president forces people to listen rather than watch facial expressions and look at each other, which can inflame rhetoric.
Words Matter
by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Combative political discussion has filtered down to ordinary citizens who shout at each other and show no interest in listening to the ideas or opinions of others. Here are ways to renounce hurtful speech and instead lift the spirits of others.