Steven Petrow: 3 ways to practice civility

The speaker discusses the concept of civility, its historical and modern interpretations, and its challenges in today's polarized society. Through personal anecdotes and global examples, the speaker highlights the importance of respectful engagement and proposes rules for civil discourse. The talk concludes with a story illustrating the joy and benefits of civility.

What was the main topic of discussion at the dinner party mentioned by the speaker?

• The speaker's writing career

• The history of the Kardashian family

• Caitlyn Jenner's name and pronouns

• The importance of table manners

According to the speaker, what has civility been equated with in modern usage?

• Social justice

• Moral integrity

• Political correctness

• Decorum and formal politeness

What does the speaker identify as a problem with civility from the perspective of the political right?

• It is too lenient

• It encourages violence

• It promotes hate speech

• It is seen as a form of censorship

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for civil discourse?

• Using strong language

• Avoiding all disagreements

• Respectful engagement with rules and boundaries

• Ignoring differences

What personal experience does the speaker share to illustrate the dangers of hate speech?

• A political debate

• A peaceful protest

• Receiving a threatening message

• A dinner party argument

What is one of the speaker's proposed rules to prevent civility from turning violent?

• Using more trigger words

• Deescalating language

• Avoiding all political discussions

• Encouraging personal attacks

What term does the speaker use to describe the disappearance of good manners in the Netherlands?

• Politeness

• Verhuftering

• Decorum

• Civility

What unexpected outcome resulted from the speaker's act of civility at the bakery?

• A heated argument

• A viral video

• A new friendship

• A public apology

What does the speaker propose as a solution to guide discourse and promote civility?

• A global protest

• A Geneva Convention of civility

• A social media campaign

• A new political party

What does the speaker hope civility will become, according to its original definition?

• A way to promote the greater good

• A method of personal gain

• A means of avoiding conflict

• A tool for censorship