Sentences with phrase «uncomfortable conversations about»

Photographers like Larry Clark, who got his start documenting bands of roguish teenage surfers and skateboarders (often during moments of reckless violence and illegal drug use) and went on to direct Kids, exposed the grittier elements of youth culture, prompting uncomfortable conversations about a rising generation that disregarded prevailing societal norms.

And the fact that over 80 percent of American teachers are white underscores how uncomfortable conversations about race can be at school — but also how necessary.

That way you can avoid uncomfortable conversations about what you both want when you're sat across from each other!

One way that religious folks avoid uncomfortable conversations about ambition is they cloak them with religious language.

«Take the time to have the uncomfortable conversation about what you anticipate happening if you break up,» says Whitman.

Two days after becoming the newest symbol of «tea party» politics, Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky thrust himself, his party and the movement into an uncomfortable conversation about the federal government's role in prohibiting racial discrimination and about a period of history that most politicians consider beyond debate.

If you're a coal lobbyist like Jeff Holmstead, getting stuck in an elevator with Greenpeace activists is an inconvenient occupational hazard, especially if you then can't find a cab and cars are honking at your during an uncomfortable conversation about your work to attack pollution laws.

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Being upfront and clear about cost can avoid uncomfortable conversations later on.

If you mess things up at the start, you'll soon enough get to that awful and uncomfortable conversation where someone will ask you about one of the new hires and you'll say «I don't know» or «the jury's still out.»

Great businesses thrive in part because the people powering them have the confidence to engage in tough conversations about uncomfortable topics.

It will help you understand what happens when you try to have a conversation you feel uncomfortable about and guide you through a process to raise issues constructively.

In a conversation recently with two friends (non-christians, if that matters) we were discussing homosexuality and I found myself saying — to my utter horror — that I felt a little uncomfortable about homosexuality.

Conversations with many cancer patients and their families through the years have indicated that their experiences have been similar: both they and their clergy were uncomfortable in talking about life, death and concomitant feelings.

Are some of you getting as uncomfortable as I am about the prospect of this turning into a «who's in» and «who's out» conversation?

after being in this kind of relationship for all this years you start to question everything about yourself you think you must be too fat or too ugly for a few years I thought what was the point in leaving him if my own husband doesn't want who else is going to want me I must of had the conversation about how our situation was affecting me over 1000 times when he did bother to come near me like once every 5 - 8 months he'd say it wasn't enjoyable for him because I was very awkward but he never understood the reason I was uncomfortable how are you supposed to feel good about yourself when you know your husband would rather look at other women online

Incidentally, a few hours after our second conversation, President Jonathan called me that he felt uncomfortable about a certain response he gave to a particular issue.

For the moment, however, the pair is content to have helped start a conversation about publicly confronting potentially problematic results, however uncomfortable it might be for some researchers — and science writ large.

So of course, we chat about home birth and how that ties into the categories of «taboo» and uncomfortable conversations.

«Puberty is a really vulnerable time for a young woman, and the fact that it's not talked about enough can make you feel uncomfortable being the one to bring it up in conversation,» she says.

If she seems uncomfortable talking about it over an after - dinner drink at the restaurant, just tell her you will continue the conversation in a more intimate setting later on.

«It made him feel a bit tetchy, but the cool thing was, we were both able to have the conversation about why it was awkward or uncomfortable.

Learn how to effectively keep the conversation going without becoming bored or talking about uncomfortable topics.

A clear benefit of museums is that, if ever there is an uncomfortable lull in the conversation, either of you can simply look at the wall right next to you, and share some of your thoughts about the artistic piece that you're looking at.

Having a conversation about herpes diagnose could be a sensitive or uncomfortable topic to discuss.

One of the best things about Christian chat rooms online is the very fact that you don't have to hesitate or feel uncomfortable while initiating a pleasant conversation with a beautiful Christian woman.

JP: The conversation about race is so uncomfortable and disheartening at times.

If you are looking to take your girlfriend or spouse to this movie for a date night, be warned that this movie may spark some uncomfortable conversations after about men's typical porn habits.

It's uncomfortable but because it's uncomfortable, it doesn't help if we avoid a conversation about it.

HL: Young people might be careful to avoid talking about the content of the show around their parents, as they may be afraid of having to engage in conversations that make either or both uncomfortable.

Without having opportunities to engage in conversation about what makes a classroom effective, how such classrooms need to operate to be effective, and how they can contribute to that, it's likely that many students would feel uncomfortable because of uncertainty about how things work.

This is about using the tremendous leverage of the federal government to force some really blunt conversations at the state and district level, the kinds of conversations that make people uncomfortable and often lead to political paralysis.

School Tour: Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School (Sonia Park and Elsa Duré) «In a school where Black Lives Matter, we embrace uncomfortable, messy, and yet essential conversations about race.

Do you agree with what Myracle said during our conversation — that it's better to make an impact and get people talking about things that make them uncomfortable than to be «vanilla pudding»?

We all know talking about financial struggles is always a hard and uncomfortable conversation to have with others, but utilizing your resources can help you in the long run.

While these conversations can be uncomfortable, having open and honest discussions about money is key to a successful relationship.

Rather than reactionary opportunism, the Samsøñ exhibition provides a space to engage in careful and urgent — and at times uncomfortable — conversations about pervasive white problems.

Some are uncomfortable about an «either - or» conversation pitting merit selection versus judicial redistricting, but also happy to finally be included in the conversation.

When you also factor in our general malaise for talking about money, the conversation can become as crawl - out - of - your - skin uncomfortable as watching actors become recording artists.

It's already slightly uncomfortable to talk about life insurance and insurance agents know better than most how uncomfortable bringing up the topic of funeral expenses can be — but it's an extremely important conversation to have.

If you're uncomfortable about having a serious conversation about life insurance with your spouse and unsure about how and when to approach the subject, we hope the following suggestions will help:

This podcast is about cultivating a conversation around the uncomfortable, uncertain, and unknown aspects of a woman's experience.

But we also need to have some honest and uncomfortable conversations with each other, as Australians, about what racism actually is.

Conversations about sex and intimacy can be uncomfortable at first.

Talking about finances often makes a couple uncomfortable, which causes them to avoid the conversation, or push it to another time.

Managers should call the too - strident employee in for a private conversation: «I understand you're passionate about this, but I need you to respect the fact that others disagree and are uncomfortable.