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The best way to enter dialog is to start with assertive declarations of intent, without assuming that you or the other party is any more "right." Through dialog, you should explore the reasons for each of your viewpoints, while avoiding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_fallacy logical fallacies]. Pointing out the logical fallacy in the other's argument is perfectly reasonable discourse. Having the logical fallacies in your own argument pointed out should not be treated as a personal attack and if the argument holds, you should accept this, and move on to the next points or set of arguments.

The best way to enter dialog is to start with assertive declarations of intent, without assuming that you or the other party is any more "right." Through dialog, you should explore the reasons for each of your viewpoints, while avoiding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_fallacy logical fallacies]. Pointing out the logical fallacy in the other's argument is perfectly reasonable discourse. Having the logical fallacies in your own argument pointed out should not be treated as a personal attack and if the argument holds, you should accept this, and move on to the next points or set of arguments.

The key of successful dialog is to listen and consider other viewpoints with as much attention as you would have the other pay attention to your viewpoint. Resolving dialogs is often a matter of parties <i>identifying an underlying conflict</i> not rooted in personal motives, and coming up with a mutually satisfactory solution. When there is no clear underlying problem, it may be neceessary to compromise.

The key of successful dialog is to listen and consider other viewpoints with as much attention as you would have the other pay attention to your viewpoint. Resolving dialogs is often a matter of parties ''identifying an underlying conflict'' not rooted in personal motives, and coming up with a mutually satisfactory solution. When there is no clear underlying problem, it may be neceessary to compromise.

===== Procedure =====

===== Procedure =====

::<b></b> The parties in conflict discuss the issue in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialog dialog].

::'''''' The parties in conflict discuss the issue in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialog dialog].

:::<b>IF</b> parties do not reach a mutual conclusion (i.e. to "agree to disagree" or other such termination of the conflict) within a reasonable amount of time, to the satisfaction of both parties

:::'''IF''' parties do not reach a mutual conclusion (i.e. to "agree to disagree" or other such termination of the conflict) within a reasonable amount of time, to the satisfaction of both parties

::::<b>THEN</b> they should seek out the counsel of another person, and enter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediation mediation].

::::'''THEN''' they should seek out the counsel of another person, and enter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediation mediation].

::::<b>ELSE</b>the dispute shall be considered resolved, concluded, tabled, or otherwise terminated.

::::'''ELSE'''the dispute shall be considered resolved, concluded, tabled, or otherwise terminated.

==== Mediation ====

==== Mediation ====

===== Summary =====

===== Summary =====

===== Procedure =====

===== Procedure =====

::<b>IF</b> the conditions of the settlement are not reached  

::'''IF''' the conditions of the settlement are not reached  

:::<b>THEN IF</b> two of the three parties involved want to escalate the matter

:::'''THEN IF''' two of the three parties involved want to escalate the matter

::::<b>THEN</b> the matter is taken into the arbitration process.

::::'''THEN''' the matter is taken into the arbitration process.

::::<b>ELSE</b> another mediator may be asked to substitute or assist the original mediator.

::::'''ELSE''' another mediator may be asked to substitute or assist the original mediator.

:::<b>ELSE</b> the matter is considered closed and the mediator should see to it that the terms of the settlement are observed.

:::'''ELSE''' the matter is considered closed and the mediator should see to it that the terms of the settlement are observed.

==== Arbitration ====

==== Arbitration ====

==== Forum ====

==== Forum ====