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Do heated debates often get out of hand at parties? How do you create a safe space for discussion at any gathering?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people may think gatherings aren’t the right place for debates, but they actually are. In The Art of Gathering<\/em>, Priya Parker says that all gatherings don’t have to be peaceful, and there’s actually a way to encourage argument without ruining the gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn how to create a safe space for discussion anywhere you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Being Peaceful<\/strong> Doesn’t Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parker says that the only way to have disagreements at a gathering is to know how to create a safe space for discussion. Parker argues that in the modern world, most of us act as if<\/a> we should avoid heated disagreements. Even universities\u2014ostensibly institutions designed to encourage argument\u2014shy away from anything too<\/em> controversial, such as by rescinding invitations to speakers who draw student protests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Parker warns that prioritizing peace above all else can sometimes backfire and undermine your reason for gathering. Certain gatherings require that long-simmering tensions be brought out into the open and worked through\u2014whether that\u2019s because the gathering is about<\/em> a controversial topic or because the group\u2019s work outside the gathering is being hampered<\/em> by these tensions. For example, you might hold a debate about gun control, or you might have educators who need to create a curriculum but are debating what kind of ideas they want to teach their students. If you avoid this requirement, you won\u2019t effectively discuss or work through any of these issues\u2014and they\u2019ll continue to sow disharmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Peace Harms Universities<\/strong>

Several university students and professors agree with Parker that prioritizing peace undermines their reason for gathering at the university<\/a>. Universities are designed to encourage the free exchange of ideas. However, in classes about controversial topics, students sometimes refuse to share their opinions because they fear that doing so will result in a lower grade. Outside the classroom, students and professors self-censor due to fear of backlash<\/a> on social media and in real life: One professor who expressed an unpopular viewpoint had his office door vandalized. 

While some argue that students and professors could simply get over these fears and share anyway, some argue that universities should implement policies that encourage greater sharing\u2014such as by refusing to cancel controversial speakers. These recommendations support Parker\u2019s contention that sometimes, prioritizing peace isn\u2019t<\/em> the way to go. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re intrigued by the idea of encouraging disagreement at your gathering, you\u2019ll first need to decide<\/strong> whether doing so will be helpful<\/strong>. Pre-gathering, identify potential areas of disagreement by asking probing questions of the participants (including yourself). As a group, what are you afraid to talk about? What do people get defensive about, and why? Then, weigh the potential pros and cons of addressing these issues\u2014and only proceed if you feel that the potential pros outweigh the cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: When deciding whether to encourage disagreement, you may wish to consider the age of the people at your gathering. In The Coddling of the American Mind<\/em><\/a>, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt argue that college-age students are particularly avoidant of disagreement<\/a>: They grew up in environments (like schools) that sheltered them from opinions they didn\u2019t agree with, so they\u2019re uncomfortable with adversity to the point that they sometimes conflate emotional discomfort with trauma. So even if both a younger and an older person are defensive or afraid to talk about the same issue, the younger person may be more likely to deem the conversation traumatic\u2014amplifying the potential cons of disagreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose to proceed, create a safe space<\/strong>: Try to make participants as comfortable as possible dealing with an uncomfortable topic. Parker suggests that you ask the participants to create guidelines for the discussion by asking them, \u201cHow can we help you feel comfortable taking a chance during our discussion today?\u201d Jointly creating guidelines in this manner has three benefits. First, it signals to participants that you\u2019d like them to put themselves out there during the discussion. Second, it prompts the participants to ban undesirable behaviors they\u2019ve resorted to in the past. Third, it encourages compliance\u2014participants are more likely to follow guidelines that they had a hand in creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promote Listening in a Safe Space<\/strong>

When helping participants create discussion guidelines, encourage ones that promote listening. The authors of Difficult Conversations<\/em><\/a> explain that listening is a vital skill for working through tough talks<\/a>: If someone doesn\u2019t feel heard, they\u2019ll stop listening\u2014so making sure that they do<\/em> feel heard will encourage them to continue participating in the conversation. Consider encouraging participants to listen better<\/a> by suggesting that they paraphrase each other\u2019s responses. This helps confirm that they\u2019ve heard each other and decreases the potential for misunderstanding. 

Since the Difficult Conversations<\/em> authors prioritize making people feel as safe as possible, they would likely warn against demanding<\/em> that your participants paraphrase. Making demands could decrease their willingness to be vulnerable (because you\u2019re not open to their ideas), lead to less compliance with the rule (because they didn\u2019t create it), and even encourage participants to ignore each other (because you\u2019re setting an example that bad behavior is OK).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do heated debates often get out of hand at parties? How do you create a safe space for discussion at any gathering? Some people may think gatherings aren’t the right place for debates, but they actually are. In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker says that all gatherings don’t have to be peaceful, and there’s actually a way to encourage argument without ruining the gathering. 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