Advice for the Modern Man: How To Combat Hate Speak

Offensive rhetoric seems to be at an all-time high, both in volume and volatility. It’s nearly impossible to avoid. Everyone’s got an opinion, and everyone’s now got a way to express it.
While the optimist in me wants to believe the country’s collective temperature will eventually revert back to the mean, the realist in me isn’t convinced. Given that, it’s important to develop healthy, respectful ways to combat it — especially within your social circle.