Only one person may talk at a time. That person will have the floor (an actual piece of “flooring” will be placed in front of the speaker) and the listener will not interrupt. Listener is instructed to pay specific attention to what the speaker is thinking and feeling. After an agreed upon time limit, the “floor” now passes to the listener. The new speaker is now going to explain exactly what the previous speaker said. When it is agreed that understanding is achieved, the floor will stay with the new speaker and their position is presented followed by the “understanding” discussion.

The moderator (a professional ) will now direct the discussion based upon each position. It would be an accomplishment if the above portion can be achieved. The overall goal is to have individuals pause and “listen” before responding and strive to understand the other’s reasoning for a position.

"Engage not Enrage" exists to foster respectful dialogue in a divided world. We believe that listening to diverse perspectives is essential to understanding, cooperation, and progress. Our mission is to create a nonpartisan space in partnership with various Not-for-Profit organizations where people engage openly, acknowledge differences, and discover common ground. Through dialogue, we seek to replace division with understanding, anger with empathy, and silence with constructive conversation.