The list of the "15 Principles of Civility" being promoted by the Howard County Library, and whose picture is on each poster:

* "Pay attention;" Lt. Michele Denton of Howard County Police;

* "Take Responsibility and Don't Blame Others;" Joseph Murray, Director of Community Relations for Ascend One;

* "Respect Others' Opinions;" Valerie Gross, CEO of Howard County Library;

* "Assume the Best;" County Executive Kenneth Ulman;

* "Accept and Give Praise;" Madison Fields, middle school student;

* "Acknowledge Others;" Nestor Benavides, president of FIRN;

* "Listen;" Tina Meng, high school student;

* "Speak Kindly;" Victor Broccolino, president and CEO of Howard County General Hospital;

* "Be a Considerate Guest;" Rachelina Bonacci, executive director of Howard County Tourism;

* "Accept and Give Constructive Criticism;" Allyson Hulley, Oakland Mills High School reading teacher;

* "Respect Other People's Time and Space;" Pamela Klahr, president and CEO of Howard County Chamber of Commerce;

* "Refrain From Idle Complaints;" the Rev. Dave Michener, Bridgeway Community Church in Columbia;

* "Apologize Earnestly;" Jean Somerville, county resident;

* "Be Inclusive;" Ryan Swanson, client of the ARC of Howard County;

* "Assert Yourself;" Felícita Solá-Carter, president of Conexiones.

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