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#AgChat on Civility and Manners for Food & Farm for 2013-07-02
How can we be more open minded about where the 'other side' is coming from?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat:
Three minutes before Q1 goes up and we'll be off to the races. #agchat
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agchat:
@lisamnRD Welcome, glad to have you. topic is civility in the convo around farm & food. Q1 up in a minute. #agchat
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agchat:
Q1 via @lelper How can we be more open minded about where the "other side" is coming from? #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Simply put: close your mouth long enough to open your ears, even when you don't like what you're hearing. #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q1 no matter what the issue there are people with different views/experiences #agchat
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farmboy09:
Q1 just ask them! People love to talk about what they know and what they've heard. we are curious by nature! #agchat
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Westacre2CJ:
Q1: When talking about an issue, put yourself in their shoes. Ask questions and listen. #agchat
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Please remember to use Q1 prior to your responses now & then Q# for the later discussion. Thanks! #agchat
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samvance:
Q1 The other side at least needs to have a credible premise to start with. You can't empathize w/ an irrational/baseless argument. #agchat
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mrcattlemaster:
#agchat Q1 Seek first to understand then to be understood. A closed mind is closed to learning
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Courtney_McBay:
A1: requires education. Stay informed on the sustainable ag side of things and remind those guys that we ARE sustainable ag! #agchat
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agchat:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q1 Simply put: close your mouth long enough to open your ears, even when you don't like what you're hearing. #agchat
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farmboy09:
Q1 while its great to know where others come from, its better to know that there are choices available to provide them with food! #agchat
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lelper:
Q1 "other side" is in quotes because I think we're all really on the same side, but we just see things diff'ly and need to reconcile #agchat
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alisonborealis:
Q1 respect gets respect. Treat all opinions as valid & don't belittle. Find opportunities to ask "why do you believe X?" #agchat
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SonjaGjerde:
Q1: just remember people are trying to do what they think is best for themselves and their family even if misguided #agchat
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CariRincker:
Q1: think like a mediator and try to see the issue through their eyes. #agchat
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ameliabaugher:
Q1 Remember they love animals much as we do. Just from a different perspective. #agchat
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Agridome:
#agchat Q1 Open Minded, just accept the fact you can be anti GMO and pro #ag, and vice versa…ditto with foods
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farmboy09:
Q1 The 1st part to fixing misunderstanding is to acknowldge differences and listen to concerns, then answer from your experience #agchat
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lelper:
Q1 @LouiseCarduner I think not telling people they're wrong is a great idea. Instead, explain nicely to them why they are wrong. #agchat
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CariRincker:
Q1: I always learn the most from people with different viewpoints. How boring would the world be if we all shared the same views. #agchat
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lelper:
RT @SonjaGjerde: Q1: just remember people are trying to do what they think is best for themselves and their family even if misguided #agchat
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mbohl:
RT @Agridome: #agchat Q1 Open Minded, just accept the fact you can be anti GMO and pro #ag, and vice versa…ditto with foods
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alisonborealis:
@samvance which is where you go w/ "why do you believe that?" #agchat Q1 start off assuming valid, THEN discuss why not. Awareness is slow.
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Courtney_McBay:
Q1: It's important to be up front. Don't trap people in a conversation they aren't ready for - easy way to turn it into a fight. #agchat
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GinnyForrest:
Q1: divisive thinking is not healthy - referring to the 'other side' infers 'us & them' culture - need to change the thinking... #agchat
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jrlinton_:
Q1: I always learn the most from people with different viewpoints. How boring would the world be if we all shared the same views. #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm: Q1 find some common ground #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q1 via @lelper How can we be more open minded about where the "other side" is coming from? #agchat
Westacre2CJ: Q1: When talking about an issue, put yourself in their shoes. Ask questions and listen. #agchat
theFarmBelles: RT @farmboy09: Q1 just ask them! People love to talk about what they know and what they've heard. we are curious by nature! #agchat
mrcattlemaster: #agchat Q1 Seek first to understand then to be understood. A closed mind is closed to learning
Courtney_McBay: A1: requires education. Stay informed on the sustainable ag side of things and remind those guys that we ARE sustainable ag! #agchat
jenniferkryan: RT @Westacre2CJ Q1: When talking about an issue, put yourself in their shoes. Ask questions and listen. #agchat
AmandaBrodhagen: RT @Westacre2CJ: Q1: When talking about an issue, put yourself in their shoes. Ask questions and listen. #agchat
lelper: RT @theFarmBelles: A1 do we have to pick sides? I know & love friends on both "sides" #agchat
alisonborealis: RT @mrcattlemaster: #agchat Q1 Seek first to understand then to be understood. A closed mind is closed to learning
CariRincker: Q1: Listen. It's human nature to get defensive. But instead, listen. #agchat
SonjaGjerde: Q1: just remember people are trying to do what they think is best for themselves and their family even if misguided #agchat
ameliabaugher: Q1 Remember they love animals much as we do. Just from a different perspective. #agchat
21RockinCowgirl: A1: Listen & ask questions if your confused.. Because how will you know if you don't ask questions #Agchat @agchat @lelper
GinnyForrest: Q1: divisive thinking is not healthy - referring to the 'other side' infers 'us & them' culture - need to change the thinking... #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Q1 Sides? Maybe that's the problem. There is no this side or that side. #agchat
MikeNvusa: RT @KyFarmersMatter Q1 Sides? Maybe that's the problem. There is no this side or that side. #agchat No maybe about it!
cowgirljesse: RT @mrcattlemaster: #agchat Q1 Seek first to understand then to be understood. A closed mind is closed to learning
davidablack77: RT @mpaynknoper: Q1 Simply put: close your mouth long enough to open your ears, even when you don't like what you're hearing. #agchat
lisaweberobrien: RT @mrcattlemaster: #agchat Q1 Seek first to understand then to be understood. A closed mind is closed to learning