What do you think people can do to be kinder--not just on holidays but all year long.?

[debm55]

[hlthe2b]

1. Export all MAGAs to Russia?

Sorry, 'couldn't resist.

[debm55]

3. HAHHAHHAH. Thank you hlthe2b. that is so true. Can you imagine it.? perfect.

[3catwoman3]

2. A return to basic civility...

…would be really nice.

[debm55]

4. Thank you 3catwoman3

[NewHendoLib]

5. Just actually follow the golden rule

Treat others as you wish to be treated. It's so simple, really.

Issue with our current species - too much misplaced ego, not enough respect.

[debm55]

7. Thank you NewHendoLib. Very nice. and I agree with you.

[Walleye]

13. Yep, that's just what I was gonna say.

[Mike 03]

6. Learn some skills to defuse anger in others

My dad was really good at this. I lack these skills.

I raise this because one thing I've noticed about people who support Trump is that they tend to lead with anger. Often, conversations they start don't begin like ordinary conversations. I've found there's a lot of aggression and assumptions. They sort of come at you almost as if they anticipate confrontation.

I want to learn some techniques to neutralize this; techniques that are positive, maybe humorous, to sort of de-escalate and move the conversation back to a starting place that is more civilized and less antagonistic.

[debm55]

8. I understand and feel that they want a confrontation. One can start out nicely but it seems they are very easily

agitated .

[multigraincracker]

9. It cost nothing to be nice.

My go to thought. I have been guilty of using humor. In a funny way.

[debm55]

10. Thank you , Humor is a great gift you have.

[multigraincracker]

11. Thanks. Sometimes those voices in my head have some good ideas.

[debm55]

12. I know.

[The Wandering Harper]

14. familiarize yourself with the experiences and perspectives of people unlike yourself

recognize the homeless people begging on your streets
check yourself whenever you feel a "unfriend me if you xyz" kind of sentiment
et al

[The Wandering Harper]

15. read this book

See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love
by Valarie Kaur

[JoseBalow]

16. MDMA

[Meowmee]

17. No matter how kind we try to be

It won’t stop what is coming like a ton of bricks sadly. For me the best way is to avoid those situations and sometimes just ignore it if anybody tries to start an argument in person. You definitely can protect your own health by doing that at least.