Step 3: The Group Says No

The group chooses not to participate. The facilitator asks the following questions (10 minutes), then moves on to step 5:

• Why did you choose to say no?
• What is the underlying emotion?
• Where does the (emotion/fear/discomfort) come from?
• What is a better way to move forward during this training?
  • (The facilitator can follow their direction if it fits)
• A micro-aggression is not as noticeable as other forms of aggression. So, what do you think makes it harmful?
• People who have experienced a micro-aggression are often told to ‘’not make a big deal out of it, and to let it go.’ Do you agree or disagree with this? Why?
• What are effective ways to avoid committing micro-aggressions?
• How can we promote inclusivity?
• What is a minor change we can already start making today?