What is civility? Is it civilized conduct? Courtesy? Politeness? We think we know it when we see it, but usually we only recognize it by its absence, when we see only impoliteness, rudeness and surliness.
There is much more to civility than being polite and politically correct. Civility involves advancing ones views, goals and beliefs without denigrating someone else’s, or their character, in the process. For the mediator and for the parties in mediation civility is critical to the process, and it is based upon the concept of listening.
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]
