Civility is about more than just politeness, although politeness is a necessary first step. It is about disagreeing without disrespect, seeking common ground as a starting point for dialogue about …

Dec 22, 2025 · Reclaiming civility. Since 1997, the Institute for Civility has been working to promote civility—in government, workplaces, schools, and anywhere people gather to live, …

Feb 18, 2016 · Civility isn’t just about holding doors or saying “please” and “thank you”—it’s about how we show respect, value others’ perspectives, and foster collaboration, especially in the …

Civility Training The Institute for Civility’s training curriculum emphasizes the need for a new understanding of civility. The training opens the door to a new imperative around civility by …

The Definition The Institute for Civility’s description of civility is broadly recognized as a leading definition. Below is a non-comprehensive list of recent citations and references in academic …

Mar 11, 2024 · Our definition of civility is “claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process. It is hard work, and requires practice, care, …

The Institute for Civility is dedicated to reducing polarization by facilitating dialogue, teaching respect, and building civility in both public and private spheres. We focus on two key threats to …

The Institute has reviewed a civility-related book in our quarterly newsletter since 1998. Our goal is to keep our subscribers aware of resources available to them for further reference. Listed …

Calendar of Events The Institute for Civility offers no-cost lunch and learn sessions, mini-courses, trainings, and more in-depth workshops and events virtually and throughout the nation. …

Sep 16, 2013 · This week’s posts highlight online reactions to Weber Shandwick and Powell Tate’s 2013 study, Civility in America. Conducted in conjunction with KRC Research, it gauges …