Is It Possible to Make Others 'Play Nice'?

Citizens4Community invites you to enjoy this short, casual conversation below that highlights ways each of us can make a difference in the big picture of civility.

Maybe it’s beyond our ability—today—to elevate the oft-surly tone trending nationally in politics and media. But in our own communities we can make a difference today—and every day. Anita Stech of the League of Women Voters and Citizens in Action (Duluth, MN) offers advice that evokes a root wisdom of philosophy: know thyself. Think about what motivates you to at times react with frustration instead of courtesy, she says. “You can’t make someone else be civil; but you can change the way you engage.”