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What is civility?

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Civility means having respect for a person no matter who they are or what background they are from.

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Civility means showing respect for every individual despite any differences you may encounter.

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Civility means treating all people with the same respect, no matter what differences there may be between you.

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Civility is the ability and willingness to empathize, to put oneself in another's shoes.

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Civility is standing up for others and not letting discrimination go unopposed.

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Civility is respecting others and their choices, even when they differ from you or your own. It's being understanding and being willing to learn about why others do what they do and make the decisions that they make. It's being able to learn and accept others for who they are and who we all are as a community, instead of highlighting our differences and letting them define or categorize us.

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Be respectful of others.

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Civility means treating everyone with respect and the way you would want them to treat you.

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Civility is treating each other equally and respectfully

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Civility is being respectful and nice.

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Civility is treating others with the respect they deserve.

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Respect and just being a decent human being

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Civility: A state of equanimity in accordance with individuals or groups differing from yourself.

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civility means loving others for who they are(:

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Civility is the act of being normal. It is the decency to be a decent person to anyone and everyone you meet, regardless of either his/her or your circumstances

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Civility means treating others the exact way you wish to be treated and being able to care for people's safety and health.

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Civility to me means that we all accept everyone for who they really are. Don't treat others differently because they don't look the same as you. Don't shun people out because they act a little different. Civility means we have the self-respect and the dignity to accept everyone no matter who they are.

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Civility means showing respect to all people, even if one does not like or agree with them.

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Civility means putting yourself last and others first to ensure their well being

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Civility is the product of adherence to the social contract; it is the mutual consideration and respect between members of society in order to protect the shared interests of all.

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Civility is giving other people the basic respect we all inherently deserve.

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love and peace

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Civility is treating everyone as an equal. Civility is not treating one race, gender, religion, etc. as a superior. We are all human beings and should treat each other accordingly.

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Civility means putting others in front of yourself in order to accomplish the great good for the community.

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We're all human. Civility is recognizing this truth, and treating each other in a dignified, respectful manner.