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Choosing Civility

WaPo adds its voice to the commentary on Howard's Choosing Civility campaign, and lists Johns Hopkins professor Pier Massimo Forni's 25 rules for considerate conduct:

1 . Pay attention

2. Acknowledge others

3. Think the best

4. Listen

5. Be inclusive

6. Speak kindly

7. Don't speak ill

8. Accept and give praise

9. Respect even a subtle "no"

10. Respect others' opinions

11. Mind your body

12. Be agreeable

13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence)

14. Respect other people's time

15. Respect other people's space

16. Apologize earnestly

17. Assert yourself

18. Avoid personal questions

19. Care for your guests

20. Be a considerate guest

21. Think twice before asking for favors

22. Refrain from idle complaints

23. Accept and give constructive advice

24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals

25. Don't shift responsibility and blame

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