Name Calling and the Code

There is a lot of name calling going on in American politics these days. There is nothing more common throughout all of life than name calling. The truth is we all do some name calling. The Code reminds us of two things: that we will “respect the dignity of every person” and that we “will be a positive influence on the relationships on the team.” It is always difficult to respond to name calling, either we want to respond in a similar way, or we don’t want to make waves and so we do nothing. We can all think of times when we have done both. What are some ways you can be prepared to respond in a positive way when you hear name calling, and how can your response make a positive difference on the team?