Avoid jargon - use simple, positive language

Usesimple,positivelanguage

Do say	Don't say
Party based / confrontational|participatory/confrontational	darticipatory/deliberative democracy
Informed / honest conversation|conversation	discussion,deliberation, debate, consultation
Listening to / learning from each other|other	Finding common ground
Brave, Courageous|Courageous	Radical