Let’s Keep Conversations Friendly…Even During a Tense Election Season

Stay connected, stay civil, and set the example for respect in your conversations with these tips.

We all need to do our part to maintain our cherished relationships…even when we don’t see eye to eye.

In the middle of an often emotional election season, conversations can become more sensitive.

One thing that we often overlook is when our emotions affect the tone of our conversations — even when we’re not stressed about politics. Maybe we’re upset at a company, there’s a family squabble, even differing opinions about sports.

When that happens, it impacts the way we communicate, including how we perceive what others are saying.

You can set an example and keep the peace in your conversations with these tips:

Assume positive intentions.
Be aware of how emotions can color your perception of what other people are saying.
Agree to disagree sometimes.
Remember the golden rule: treat others the way you want them to treat you.

We can’t always help how our emotions come out, but we can help our relationships by paying attention to how we express them.

Let’s build each other up instead of tearing down.

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