1.
Rather
than
provoke,
let's
engage
in
a
peaceful
exchange
of
ideas.
【gentle】
2.
Kindness
and
empathy
are
greater
tools
of
persuasion
than
any
insult
or
taunt.
【refined】
3.
We
can
disagree
without
becoming
disagreeable.
【sophisticated】
4.
Diplomacy
and
tact
can
be
just
as
effective
as
boldness
and
bravado.
【diplomatic】
5.
Show
respect
even
to
those
who
aren't
extending
it
to
you.
【compassionate】
6.
The
most
confident
people
are
the
ones
who
don't
feel
the
need
to
put
others
down.
【assured】
7.
Don't
mistake
aggression
for
strength,
or
conflict
for
progress.
【perceptive】
8.
Elevate
the
conversation
instead
of
lowering
yourself
to
someone
else's
level.
【elevated】
9.
Humility
and
grace
are
often
more
disarming
than
hostility
and
arrogance.
【gracious】
10.
There's
no
need
to
sacrifice
civility
in
the
name
of
expressing
your
thoughts.
【civil】
11.
You
can
be
assertive
without
being
aggressive.
【balanced】
12.
Instead
of
attacking,
try
to
understand
where
the
other
person
is
coming
from.
【empathetic】
13.
Respectful
communication
is
a
hallmark
of
maturity
and
intelligence.
【respectful】
14.
Let
your
words
and
actions
reflect
the
kind
of
world
you
want
to
live
in.
【positive】
15.
Lead
by
example
and
inspire
others
to
do
the
same.
【inspiring】
16.
Choosing
to
be
kind
doesn't
make
you
weak,
it
makes
you
strong.
【kind】
17.
True
confidence
comes
from
being
secure
in
yourself,
not
tearing
others
down.
【confident】
18.
Exercise
restraint
and
self-control,
even
in
the
face
of
provocation.
【self-controlled】
19.
Listening
and
seeking
understanding
can
do
wonders
for
resolving
conflict.
【active
listening】
20.
Speak
your
truth,
but
do
it
with
consideration
for
the
impact
it
may
have
on
others.
【considerate】