3 ways to practice civility | Steven Petrow
TED Talks Society and Culture
TED
4.1 • 794 Ratings
🗓️ 13 February 2019
⏱️ ? minutes
Summary
What does it mean to be civil? Journalist Steven Petrow looks for answers in the original meaning of the word, showing why civility shouldn't be dismissed as conversation-stifling political correctness or censorship. Learn three ways we can each work to be more civil -- and start talking about our differences with respect.
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