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Avoid jargon - use simple, positive language

DoDon't say Don'tDo say
participatory / deliberative democracyParty based / confrontational darticipatory/deliberative democracy
Informeddiscussion / deliberation / debate / consultationinformed / honest conversation discussion,deliberation, debate, consultation
Listeningfinding common groundlistening to / learning from each other Finding common ground
Brave, CourageousRadical Radicalbrave, courageous