The authors of this article state that ethical communication in small groups means, "(1) ...group members respect and encourage diverse opinions, (2) do not tolerate communication that degrades and harms others, (3) balance the sharing of information with a respect for privacy, and (4) listen for understanding and empathy before evaluating and critiquing."

• Of these four principles, which is most important to you and why?
• If you had to add a fifth principle, what would it be and why would you add it?
• Given these principles, how can a group member exercise their rights as an individual while participating in a small group?