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Dealing with Prejudices

of Another

  • A person with prejudices believes in their reactive and negative impressions of a group of people as the truth of those people.

  • Listen to see if the person expresses a view that shows a whisper of empathy.

  • Ask appreciative questions about their empathy

  • Do not express views opposite to the one who is intolerant/prejudiced/sexist/anti-refugee/anti-Muslim/racist etc. You will intensify the views of other. Instead ask lots of questions.

  • Your eyes do not leave the eyes of the other. Your voice is lower than normal.

  • If you argue, you will reinforce the self-righteousness of the other.

  • Never raise the voice or speed up speech. This will increase their levels of intolerance.

  • Do not interrupt the stream of prejudice.

  • The person will run out of words.

  • Stay very still and upright.

  • Remember to keep all your questions short and to the point. Do not waste a word or a sentence. Do not explain your position. You are only interested in their views.

  • Your departure  may leave the person with prejudices engaging in reflection on their own attitude.

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