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PLU faculty members discuss Pokémon, the presidential election, parenting and the meaning of "civility." The eighth episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "civility" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill and Marriage and Family Therapy Department Chair David Ward. Conversation Highlights 1:30: Kaitlyn's summer binging of the Pokémon television show. 6:30: Defining "civility" – unwritten rules, context and respect. 9:20: What we can learn about civility and anonymity from internet comment sections. 15:10: The negative effects of the cautiousness-in-the-name-of-civility mentality of career politicians. 20:20: "At low levels of conflicts relations don't strive – because there is too much civility." 25:30: Discussion of Malcolm Gladwell's assertion that groups over 150 people will start to socially degrade. 30:00: How young children communicate prior to being taught civility, inclusivity and