Jeffersonian Dialogue

One voice at a time. Listen fully. Paraphrase before you respond.

Session

Topic or question Participants

The rules (quick)

Only one person holds the floor at a time.
While they speak: no interrupting, no side chat, no phone theatre.
Before you add your view: paraphrase what you heard — check you understood.
Speak to the group and the topic, not at one person to win.
Ask clarifying questions before you argue.
Pass the floor deliberately when you're done.

Holds the floor

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Step 1 · Listen

Topic

1. Listen

Give the speaker the room. Jefferson's rule: when someone has the floor, the rest attend — no cross-talk.

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