Sentences with phrase «encouraging conversation rather»

But even if there isn't, you're encouraging conversation rather than shutting him down.

These questions encourage a conversation rather than a simple yes or no answer.

In that regard, the restrictions that ATL, Volokh and others place on commenters help to encourage the conversation rather than kill it.

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So, rather than simply encouraging team members to get out of the office for meetings and private conversations, lead by example.

Perhaps we ought to encourage our pastors not to think of themselves as «above» such mundane conversations as gossip or as prohibitors of gossip, but rather as those who help us to gossip well in the congregation.

The ecumenical movement fails when it attempts to unify our diversity; rather, it ought to foster and encourage the kind of conversation found within our common Bible.

the program would afford an unparalleled opportunity to dramatize the interest of the Christian Church in the creative process in the arts, would encourage the production of films and programs of the highest standards, would give public support to those individuals in the film and broadcast industries who are striving to lift the general level of production, would present the Church in a positive rather than a negative stance in relation to these media, and would provide the opportunity for the Church in general and the B.F.C. and its members in particular to enter into significant conversations with the entertainment industry on standards, values, and goals.

If it had, it would have found that some of this was related to «barriers created by conversations with University personnel that discouraged, rather than encouraged, participation in the University's Title IX processes.»

This is one example you can use to encourage a conversation; rather than asking «what is the name of that book you are reading?»

«I have a kaleidoscope of memories of Jerry,» writes Howard Gardner, «sitting with a group of students and colleagues, raising questions in a broader way than most of us would, then asking us to connect the dots, and then offering his own connections, NOT in a way of closing the conversation, but rather encouraging us to stretch our minds, our emotions, our passions; as my colleague Steve Pinker reminded me, making...

Rather than trying to remove human interaction, they believe in a high level of service, where employees are encouraged to have conversations with shoppers, answer questions and be available to tell a product's story upon request.

I encourage ETC to join the conversation constructively rather than sniping from the sidelines, misrepresenting the science and attacking climate scientists — leave that to the right - wing think tanks.

This move also goes hand - in - hand with the chat - based UI mentioned above, which puts a text - conversation interaction model front and center rather than encouraging voice engagement.

Finally, having the withdrawal provision in place encourages the parties to slog through difficult conversations and issues (with the support of the collaborative professionals on the team) rather than easily giving up and punting to a judge who does not know them or their children to make an important (perhaps life - changing) decision for them.

It wasn't like I grew up well - adjusted in a healthy family environment either, but rather I never had a conversation with any parent figure saying my voice mattered and encouraging me to talk about what I was feeling.