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Avoid jargon - use simple, positive language

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Partyparty based / confrontational darticipatory/participatory / deliberative democracy
Informedinformed / honest conversation discussion,deliberation,discussion debate,/ deliberation / debate / consultation
Listeninglistening to / learning from each other Findingfinding common ground
Brave,brave Courageous/ courageous Radicalradical