There is an art to civility where two people can disagree and be civil to each other. It is becoming a lost art. To me, a civil conversation morphs into a dialogue where the parties not only explain their positions, they also seek to understand the other person’s position. One doesn’t have to attack another to prove his/her point is correct. When we can ask, What can I learn from listening? What questions does it raise in my mind? What common areas of agreement exist? And, let me check to make sure I understand what he/she is saying. When we regain the art of civility in our dialogues/conversations personal relationships, political relationships, and work relationships all benefit.