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Encourage them to listen to other people\u0027s ideas and keep the discussion friendly, simple, and positive.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56120204 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW56120204 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E11. Once everyone has had a chance to share their ideas, explain that it is time to vote.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW56120204 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW56120204 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW56120204 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56120204 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E12. Choose a voting method that works well for your group. 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