Respecting a person is a prerequisite for meaningful conversation

Evidence

It is necessary that you respect a person as a person, then you can talk to them. You can affirm and respect them as a fellow human beeing, that is the basis for a good conversation. (Krista Federspiel) — Holm Gero Hümmler, Ulrike Schiesser, Fact and Prejudice, 369

Categorization

• APHORISMS: Timeless conversational wisdom: affirmation of the person, not agreement with their views, is what enables dialogue.