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>>Expert Offers Tips for Lowering Political Temperature
(Undated) -- An expert offers some practical advice for maintaining positive relationships when there is a difference of political opinion. Thomas Cage tells us how it can be done.Preview: Voicer Script:
Active listening and effective communication are two key components in lowering the temperature of public discourse, according to Professional Mediator Mark Rubin. As a neutral third party, Rubin says there's a distinction between disagreeing and actively trying to fight and cause harm. Often, people agree on the desired outcome for issues like gun control and the economy, but can have very different ideas on how to achieve the same goal. Politics is not like sports where only one team can win - we should all win in matters of government. Rubin tells the Cardinal News in order to have a civil conversation everyone should listen without judgment, acknowledge each person's emotions, and understand the values and interests that motivate individuals in a dispute.