The Civility Solution

Author: P. M. Forni
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429945575
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
The acclaimed author of The Choosing Civility returns to the subject of common decency and thoughtful behavior. Many of us find ourselves confronted with rudeness every day and don't know how to respond. From the intrusive cell-phone user who holds loud conversations in public to the hostile highway driver who cuts one off with a quick swerve of his car, politeness seems to be on a downward spiral, surprising us at every turn. P.M. Forni, the author of Choosing Civility, has the answer. He knows that rudeness begets rudeness and, in The Civility Solution, shows us what to do when confronted with bad behavior by being assertive as well as civil. In more than one hundred different situations, he shows us how to break the rudeness cycle by responding to a variety of confrontations from bullying to rude internet behavior or the hurtful words of an insensitive family member. How would you respond to the following? ...A salesperson ignores your requests ...A fellow driver gives you the infamous "finger" ...Your child's playmate misbehaves ...Your boss publicly reprimands you P. M. Forni has solutions for all of these and many more. In yet another simple and practical handbook, P. M. Forni presents logical solutions that reinforce good behavior and make our world a more civil place.

Choosing Civility

Author: P. M. Forni
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1429973986
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: * Think Twice Before Asking Favors * Give Constructive Criticism * Refrain from Idle Complaints * Respect Others' Opinions * Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame * Care for Your Guests * Accept and Give Praise Finally, Forni provides examples of how to put each rule into practice and so make life-and the lives of others-more enjoyable, companionable, and rewarding. Choosing Civility is a simple, practical, perfectly measured, and quietly magical handbook on the lost art of civility and compassion. “Insightful meditation on how changing the way we think can improve our daily lives. ... A deft exploration that urges us to think before speaking.” —Kirkus, Starred Review

The Thinking Life

Author: P. M. Forni
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312625715
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Explains the importance of thinking in daily life, discussing how to achieve focus, creativity, and a positive outlook in a technology-driven world.

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Author: Lew Bayer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628652673
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description

Mere Civility

Author: Teresa M. Bejan
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674545494
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
A New Statesman Best Book of the Year A Church Times Book of the Year We are facing a crisis of civility, a war of words polluting our public sphere. In liberal democracies committed to tolerating active, often heated disagreement, the loss of this virtue appears critical. Most modern appeals to civility follow arguments by Hobbes or Locke by proposing to suppress disagreement or exclude views we deem “uncivil” for the sake of social harmony. By comparison, mere civility—a grudging conformity to norms of respectful behavior—as defended by Rhode Island’s founder, Roger Williams, might seem minimal and unappealing. Yet Teresa Bejan argues that Williams’s outlook offers a promising path forward in confronting our own crisis, one that challenges our fundamental assumptions about what a tolerant—and civil—society should look like. “Penetrating and sophisticated.” —James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review “Would that more of us might learn to look into the past with such gravity and humility. We might end up with a more (or mere) civil society, yet.” —Los Angeles Review of Books “A deeply admirable book: original, persuasive, witty, and eloquent.” —Jacob T. Levy, Review of Politics “A terrific book—learned, vigorous, and challenging.” —Alison McQueen, Stanford University

A Republican Theory of Free Speech

Author: Suzanne Whitten
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030786315
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
This book offers the first comprehensive philosophical examination of the free speech ‘battles’ of the last decade, arguing for a critical republican conception of civility as an explanatory and prescriptive solution. Issues such as no-platforming and safe spaces, the increasing influence of Far-Right rhetoric on internet forums, the role of Twitter as a site of activist struggles, and the moral panics that surround ill-judged comments made by public figures, all provide a new set of challenges for society which demand a careful critical analysis. The author proposes a 'republican theory' of free speech, demonstrating how a conception of ‘critical’ civility, one which combines the importance of expressive respect with the responsibilities of contestation and vigilance, is required if we are to combat some of the most contentious speech-related conflicts facing contemporary society today.

Uncommon Decency

Author: Richard J. Mouw
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830869069
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
Few if any people in the evangelical world have conversed as widely and sensitively as Richard Mouw. That's why Mouw can write here so wisely and helpfully about what Christians can appreciate about pluralism, the theological basis for civility, and how we can communicate with people who disagree with us on the issues that matter most.

Restoring Civility

Author: Tracee J Swank
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781700095251
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
Have you had it with the disrespectful way some people treat others? Are you frustrated with the gridlock in Washington, slanted newscasts, and late-night talk show hosts? Maybe you've received a hurtful e-mail, copied to a dozen of your friends-and you're embarrassed! Do you want to be part of the solution? You can help restore a civilized world, starting with your social network. Jesus, the Master, directs your pathway to respect. Your life gets better.

Reclaiming Civility in the Public Square

Author: Cassandra Dahnke
Publisher: WingSpan Press
ISBN: 1595941509
Category : Civil society
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
The authors suggest practical lessons on reincorporating civility in order to overcome the divisions in this nation and the public discourse that is controlled by special interests blind to the needs of the larger community.

How to Fix America

Author: Phillip A. Barlag
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781479377534
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Dissatisfaction with the American government is at an all-time high. There are lots of good ideas on policy changes that could make a measurable impact. But these all overlook one crucial fact: America has lost the structural ability to consistently deliver effective policy because of the decay in the system itself. Bad government can't be counted on to pass good laws. For all the great ideas and debate on issues like health care, immigration, taxes, defense, foreign policy and climate change, it's the system itself that needs rehabilitation. In 'How to Fix America, ' Phillip A. Barlag proposes a simple and elegant solution to modify the system from within. It's innovation, not revolution, that's required to take the best of the American system of government and build on a foundation that was laid with the ratification of the Constitution 225 years ago. In this neutral and balanced book, Barlag offers a radical call to moderation and civility, and offers an innovative but pragmatic way to reconnect elected officials with the people they are supposed to serve. For anyone interested in politics, American history or current affairs, this fast-paced book is a can't-miss.