Communication during a debate
Describe a time when you could not reach an agreement with someone on an issue that is considered to be controversial to the public.
- During the disagreement, did one or both parties follow any of these rules? Which rule? How was this helpful to the outcome?
- During the disagreement, did one or both parties NOT follow any of these rules? Which rule? How was this harmful to the outcome?
- Did either of you shut down communication? Was ending the conversation a good choice? Why or why not?
- Why is communication important when working through a controversial issue?