Writer's Group Interest Book Club

[close] 1. Be Kind and Courteous.
2. Ask for clarification if you are confused.
3. Do not interrupt one another.
4. Challenge one another, but do so respectfully.
5. Critique ideas, not people.
6. Do not offer opinions without supporting evidence.
7. Avoid put-downs (even humorous ones).
8. Take responsibility for the quality of the discussion.
9. Build on one another’s comments; work toward shared understanding.
10. Always have your book/readings or notes in front of you.
11. Do not monopolize discussion.
12. Speak from your own experience, without generalizing.
13. If you are offended by anything said during discussion, acknowledge it immediately.
14. Consider anything that is said within the discussions strictly confidential.