EPA Story Slam: Continuing the Conversation "Dignity in Commination: How We Talk to Each Other Matters"

Have you ever been taken aback by the way someone responded to you when you were simple asking a question? Have you ever walked away from an encounter wondering, What just happened-and why?

How we speak to one another matters deeply. Even when conversations become difficult, emotional, or intense our goal should be to communicate in a way that leaves the other person's dignity intact.

Think about a time when you felt humiliated, diminished, dismissed, or misunderstood. What insight from the experience could you share that might help someone else navigate a difficult conversation while preserving both their dignity and the dignity of the person in front of them?

Sometimes our most difficult encounters teach use the most about compassion, patience, and the power of our words.