professionalism, fairness, and sensitivity to our many differences

and strengths, including in situations of high pressure and urgency.

</p>

<li>Appreciate and accommodate our similarities and differences. We

come from many cultures and backgrounds, ways of life, and standards

of behavior. Cultural differences can encompass everything from

exercise good judgment, and make reasonable efforts to protect

privacy and confidentiality of all participants.

</li>

</section>

<section>

<h3 id="unacceptablebehavior">

<p>

<a>Unacceptable behaviors</a> include, but are not limited to:

</p>

<li>Offensive comments related to socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, race, physical appearance, neurotype, nationality, mental health, language, indigeneity, immigration status, gender, <a>gender identity</a> and <a>gender expression</a>, ethnicity, disability (both visible and invisible), caste, body, or age

</li>

<li>Unwelcome comments regarding a person’s lifestyle choices and

<li>Retaliating, or taking adverse action, against anyone who files a complaint that someone has

violated this code of conduct.

</li>

</section>

<section>

<h3>Safety versus Comfort</h3>