Timeout

Civility binds us as a society. It denotes respect. It allows us to disagree without being disagreeable. Civility encourages different points of view. This message, which we feel is both timely and relevant, brings home this important concept in a town meeting that is entertaining and instructive.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Man: Well, you're wrong!
Woman: I'm wrong!? You're the one that misrepresented the facts!
Man: I misrepresented the facts? Are you kidding?! Your proposal is ridiculous!
Woman: You have no right to call…
Man: You are the worst example of politics!
Woman: I stand for something!
Man: You flip flop!
Woman: I stand for something!
Man: Flip flopper, flip flopper!
Woman: Your proposal's ludicrous!
Man: My proposal will go exactly the way I say it will.
Woman: Over my dead body!
Girl: I think somebody needs a time out.
[music]
Man: I motion, that I be issued the time out.
Woman: Wow, me too.
Man: Yeah, for sure. You should get a time out.
Woman: I apologize.
Man: And I motion that we, uh, I, start showing more respect.

Civility, Pass It On.

[lyrics]
That's the power of one.
One grain of sand can turn the tide,
One single spark can light the night.
One simple dream,
One gentle word,
One act of love from someone,
Can start a chain reaction.
It all begins in the heart,
In the power of one.

Civility
Pass It On®
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Your Comments

It’s something how a child can see things so differently. That’s one of my favorite commercials. Who are the man, woman and young lady?

Rance Kirby from Hudson Falls, New York
June 15, 2022

This Is So Amazing. We need to make this viral. Perfect Message.

Salena from Milwaukee, WI
October 2, 2021

From the mouth of babes.

Melvina Watson from Nyc
October 31, 2020

I love this one not only were they able as well as willing to acknowledge and correct the behavior but they were so graciously excepting it being pointed out by a child. For me that was the cake with sprinkles. The commercial was bomb diggity A plus! Thank you.

Nydras McCloe from Glendale, Arizona
January 5, 2020

Nice! I'd rather see these 10,000 times a day then Legal & Medicine ads. Good Work

Paul Herring Sr. from Flint, MI
April 28, 2019

Saw "Civility"on TV this morning. With what has happened in American Politics in the last 2 Years, I found this Video very Refreshing. Thank You! I HOPE the concepts takes hold and our 200,000,000 Registered Voters use their Power to Change The Face of Politics for the Betterment of the 99% of Americans.Selflessness, not Selfishness!

Anonymous
February 10, 2018

Love this commercial!

Robin VanDonselaar from Sioux City, IA
January 1, 2018

People should be respectful

Leo
October 12, 2017

It's a good video and I like the background music

DevLynn
October 12, 2017

i think this video means that whatever happens or wherever you are, you need to show respect.

Sophia from Diamond Bar ,CA
August 28, 2017

i think this video meant that no matter what happens or where you are, you need to show respect

Anonymous
August 28, 2017

love good values

angie from foreston mn
April 1, 2017

OH WOW

Christine from Sayreville,N.J.
June 9, 2016

thank you for the awesome commercials I really like timeout civility my wish already there were is the love honesty spiceal needs kids

angie from foreston
February 17, 2016

We're is the love honestly and special needs kids and my wish for you I really love you commercials keep up the good work pass it on

angie from foreston
February 17, 2016

We're is the love honestly and special needs kids and my wish for you I really love you commercials keep up the good work pass it on

angie from foreston
February 17, 2016

Awesome love commercials honesty am already there civility

Angie benedict from foreston
February 17, 2016

Civility, how profound it is. This commercial depicts it genuinely. I think its a good reminder to those who have lost sight of it. How to just be civil to one another. Its a very simple golden rule we should follow by in everyday life, unfortunately in today's society people forget how to do that. This is something we should all see and live by each day.

Leona from Massena, New York
November 13, 2015

I thought I wanted a divorce, but this video made me change my mind. Every marriage needs a little civility. Every relationship, period!!!! Sometimes.....you just need a time out.

Anonymous
November 7, 2015

Civility pass it on.PASS IT ON PEOPLE!

Zach from Diamond Bar,CA
October 24, 2015

That video almost make me cry!!!!

Zach from Diamond Bar,CA
October 24, 2015

Can they just keep showing this commercial over and over and maybe send it to business's ethnic class's or meetings. Let's say even are town commerce.. It's a start..

NULL from NULL
April 24, 2015

Love These commercials. It's about time morals make a comeback in today's narrow minded society.

ErikEstrada from Garverville, NY
September 15, 2014

keep making more I love them the collage one I started crying

emma from la
September 11, 2014

All your commercials are GREAT !!! Keep up the good work.

Rita from Cincinnati,OH
April 15, 2014

Well done. I give it a "C" for Civility! (which in my mind is an "A") - TheCPlan.org

The C Plan from Natick, MA
January 31, 2014

Awesome video! Out of the mouths of babes! I wish EVERY politician in Washington, DC could see this one!

Carolyn Beville from Matoaca, VA
January 1, 2014

wow this is so touching and sends a huge message

audrey from killen/tx
October 18, 2013

and who said we can't learn from our kids. Fantastic commercial.

viki from prince Albert, sk
October 17, 2013

As my son's young Chemistry teacher told a group of Fairfax parents this week..."I tell my students, there is more to this world than what happens in this room." She wants to hear their views, issues and stories. It's not just about her agenda. She acts with civility and respects her students. Let's learn from differences and work from what we do agree on.

Carol Davis from Fairfax, VA
September 30, 2013

I guess you're never too old for a time out. Adults don't know how badly they deserve a time out sometimes.

Joan from Ohio
September 8, 2013

Wonderful message!!!

Brenda from Texas
September 1, 2013

Wao!!! This video take Us to a everyday's reflection. It is absolutely very instructive. Thanks a lot!!!

Ivelisse from Bronx
August 11, 2013

Fun commercial, yeah, but when was it made? Looks like it's from 25 years ago. Can't seem to find out. Reason I wondered is because the little girl looks so much like Ariana Clarice Richards did when she was in the 1990 movie Tremors (she was also in Jurrassic Park in 1993). I don't find anything about her having a daughter, thinking that might explain it being a contemporary commercial. I'm surprised no one else before me thought of this yet. I watch late night TV a lot and this commercial was shown again and I can't stop thinking it's very old not new. I just had to looks for info while I was thinking about it, maybe know once and for all. No such luck.

Bobby from Alabama
August 6, 2013

Wow, do we need to hear more of this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kerry from PA
August 3, 2013

Well done! What a wonderful way to get across a needed message.

Steve Piscitelli from Atlantic Beach, FL
June 5, 2013

this is really inspiring to me. Thank You so much

Zowie McBrayer from Conway South CArolina
May 28, 2013

you are right. it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness!

john honold from syracuse ny
May 8, 2013

Great values, great comments to live your life.

tommy smith from 15maid marion,columbus,mississippi 39705grea
March 30, 2013

One of the best commercials I have seen in a long time. THANK YOU!

Belinda SZUFLADA from w. SAYVILLE, N.Y
March 30, 2013

That little girl is a gift to the earth.

Ozzy from nc
March 27, 2013

Ok I agree with david SMART little girl.

ozzyzombie_ftw from nc
March 26, 2013

Yes, that is a smart girl!

Cody Smith from 23721
March 26, 2013

She is a really smart girl!!!

David Nealey from ThomasVille School!
March 26, 2013

That's one Smart Little Girl

David Nealey from 23721
March 26, 2013

@elizabeth- it's "Power of One" by Bomshel. Great country duo! Check them out!

Will from Minnesota
March 23, 2013

Who sings the song in Time out ? Great song and great voice.

elizabeth from florida
March 4, 2013

Super commercial ... even though it's obvious that the girl is the daughter of the two combatants. Yet, that makes it even more poignant, and effective. Good Job!

David from New Orleans
February 7, 2013

Great great great. Like everything you do. great ad. fantastic. hoora :-)

Michael from Ohio
February 3, 2013

This is totally funny, and totally true! The little girl is right.

bree mason from LA, CA, USA
January 30, 2013

Learn to be a listener.

Horlla from Nigeria
January 12, 2013

Good!

tyler r from just dont worry about it!!!
January 8, 2013

Wow. What a message.

Kristin from Pittsburgh pa
January 3, 2013

Great ad!!!!!!!!!

Jenn from Arizona
January 1, 2013

Super!

Rachel Hwang from Korea
November 23, 2012

He should say, "I move," not "I motion." That's the way it's said. Otherwise, it's well done and timely.

Bonnie Granat from Boston, Mass.
November 7, 2012

You can't live alone-you must live with yourself.

grand from Porter, Oklahoma
November 3, 2012

Maybe a commercial with two characters arguing after over fender bender auto accident can illustrate how to maintain civility in a heated argument?

Smith from New York, NY
November 2, 2012

Love is the most powerful force in existence; it has the capability to transform everything, everyone, and all situations therein if given from the heart in its purest form...and practiced regularly. A secret left and forgotten.

Ellen from North Carolina
November 2, 2012

Too often, television shows - even those purporting to be news shows - devolve into this kind of sparring match. I do not watch those shows. If I accidentally surf into one in progress, I quickly press the channel button to move along. Whether or not I agree with the comments, I just can't stand to watch paid professionals bicker like unruly children. There is so much more power to words delivered with a respectful demeanor. It is not necessary to like someone or agree with someone in order to show respect. It is truly sad when someone is unable to express passion without noise and bluster (or rudeness).

Pam from NC
November 1, 2012

POWERFUL!! thanks for producing this. I'll share it with others.

Meg from Minnesota
November 1, 2012

From the mouths of babes!

Laura R. from Westminster, CO
November 1, 2012

I found myself in a righteous sparring match with a airport police officer like this video. Shaking with anger, I stopped and took a breath, shifted and apologized to the man. It took him awhile to believe my authentic apology, yet the outcome was he tore up my ticket. Honestly this was not my intention, respect was my intention (no tix was a bonus). I think less about my rights and more about my responsibilities to mankind now.

Michael S from Colorado
November 1, 2012

Excellent!

Ken Hamasaka from Los Angeles
November 1, 2012

Congress isn't our only problem when it comes to respect, we all can take a lesson from this and in all that we do in life. Well done!!

Nancy Vela from Northwest Ohio
October 31, 2012

We need more respect in our nation as it relates to politics. I think that most of our congress occaisionally needs a good time out!

Keith from Virginia
October 31, 2012

I believe we can be respected if only we will learn how to be calm when we are criticized. Also let us have a gender friendly society.

williams kingsley from lagos state nigeria
October 29, 2012

My comment is that you should stand firm as a man.

ifediora ifeanyi from anambra state
October 24, 2012

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