Not all conflicts are necessarily bad; healthy debate and disagreement often yields positive results. However, it is never okay to be disrespectful.
If you see someone behaving disrespectfully, you are encouraged to address the behavior directly with those involved. Many issues can be resolved quickly and easily, and this gives people more control over the outcome of their dispute. If you are unable to resolve the matter for any reason, or if the behavior is threatening or harassing, report it. Every participant must feel welcome and safe.
Respectful behavior includes:
- Being considerate, kind, constructive, and helpful.
- Not engaging in demeaning, discriminatory, harassing, hateful, sexualized, or physically threatening behavior, speech, and imagery.
- Not engaging in unwanted physical contact.