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#AgChat on Civility and Manners for Food & Farm for 2013-07-02
Any tips on how to diffuse a situation that has become contentious?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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ezweber:
Q7: Change the topic, honestly. Find something you can both agree on (that might even be not ag related) #agchat
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ameliabaugher:
Q7 Humor first... then get serious and look for common ground. It may be hard to find, but it's there. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q7 Depends on the situation. You'll never get through 10% on either side of spectrum, so focus on those you can connect with. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @ameliabaugher: Q7 Humor first... then get serious and look for common ground. It may be hard to find, but it's there. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @ezweber: Q7: Change the topic, honestly. Find something you can both agree on (that might even be not ag related) #agchat
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Agridome:
Q7 #AgChat Contentious issues...easiest thing is don't go there, but if it happens, exit quietly
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taylor_truckey:
Q7 Listen to what they are saying and respond honestly, but not angrily. Sometimes you can't get further, but don't let it ruin you #agchat
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lelper:
Q7 Remind about the common ground and back off a little if necessary, without giving up. There are neutral jumping off points. #agchat
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SonjaGjerde:
Q7: Acknowledge emotions are high and express it might be time to take a break. Get back to talking when everyone has calmed down #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @lelper: Q7 Remind about common ground & back off little if necessary, without giving up. There are neutral jumping off points #agchat
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taylor_truckey:
Q7 "Being stubborn can be a good thing. Being stubborn can be a bad thing. It just depends on how you use it." #agchat
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Courtney_McBay:
Q7 don't compromise your values or objectives, but simply walk away. Better to quit before the conversation spirals out of control. #agchat
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HollyPorter1:
Q7 There will be some you never convince. Focus on the ones who honestly want to learn. #agchat
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Westacre2CJ:
Q7: Sometimes leaving a conversation for awhile is a good thing. When emotions run high, we damage the relationship. #agchat
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CurryErik:
@agchat Q7 it is important to get to the root of the issue and understand both sides. From there we can diffuse situation. #agchat
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dabbba:
RT @Agridome: Q7 #AgChat Contentious issues...easiest thing is don't go there, but if it happens, exit quietly
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theFarmBelles:
Q7 in all cases, be the grown-up & stay calm. you know, just like being a parent at any little league game ;) #agchat
agchat: Q7 via @AmandaBrodhagen Any tips on how to diffuse a situation that has become contentious? #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q7 via @AmandaBrodhagen Any tips on how to diffuse a situation that has become contentious? #agchat
PursellGroupLLC: RT @agchat: Q7 via @AmandaBrodhagen Any tips on how to diffuse a situation that has become contentious? #agchat
SlowMoneyFarm: Q7 agree to disagree. :-) #agchat
MysticShanyn: @agchat @AmandaBrodhagen #agchat Q7 - stop talking, start really listening. Then ask for your turn. Be respectful. Know when to walk away.
AmandaBrodhagen: RT @agchat: Q7 via @AmandaBrodhagen Any tips on how to diffuse a situation that has become contentious? #agchat
KyFarmersMatter: Q7 I like humor #agchat
ameliabaugher: Q7 Humor first... then get serious and look for common ground. It may be hard to find, but it's there. #agchat
notrunningfast: RT @MysticShanyn: @agchat @AmandaBrodhagen #agchat Q7 - stop talking, start really listening. Then ask for your turn. Be respectful. Know w…
HollyPorter1: RT @SlowMoneyFarm: Q7 agree to disagree. :-) #agchat
taylor_truckey: Q7 Listen to what they are saying and respond honestly, but not angrily. Sometimes you can't get further, but don't let it ruin you #agchat
SonjaGjerde: Q7: Acknowledge emotions are high and express it might be time to take a break. Get back to talking when everyone has calmed down #agchat
Science_Cow: RT @HollyPorter1: RT @SlowMoneyFarm: Q7 agree to disagree. :-) #agchat
Courtney_McBay: Q7 don't compromise your values or objectives, but simply walk away. Better to quit before the conversation spirals out of control. #agchat
TimFarms: @agchat @AmandaBrodhagen Q7: If it's face to face, I call my dog over. She makes everything better. #agchat http://t.co/vSXde3nspd
Westacre2CJ: Q7: Sometimes leaving a conversation for awhile is a good thing. When emotions run high, we damage the relationship. #agchat
theFarmBelles: Q7 in all cases, be the grown-up & stay calm. you know, just like being a parent at any little league game ;) #agchat