5/5 Dream: Close with appreciation and shared values.
- “Glad we could talk. I appreciate how much you care about your community.”

Stay safe everyone!

4/5 Disrupt / Discuss:
- “Me, too! One thing I also worry about is… Does that resonate with you?"
- Or: "Me, too! It’s all so confusing. I’ve been researching. May I share what I’ve learned?"

3/5 The conversation:
Discover: Start with shared values
- “Sounds like you really care about your family’s finances—am I right?”
- Listen empathetically. Find more common ground.

2/5 Walk away: If you feel uncomfortable -- or argumentative -- at any point, end the conversation. Try:
- “I’d like to keep talking, but I have to run…”
- “I need to find a bathroom...”

1/5 Before talking:
Check in with yourself:
- Are you feeling centered and emotionally grounded?
- Can you focus on your shared humanity?
- Arguing facts only escalates tension

Check on the other person:
- Will you feel safe engaging with them?

Wish they could just keep it down permanently. I would contribute to that Gofundme!