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I find a good way to keep things non-toxic is to be neutral and go with the flow. Too often I see people fighting over minor things. This keeps the stress level high and makes it harder to discuss important things. You just have to let go of minor battles and accept the way other people do things.

Just like everything else in development it's a matter of priority. It's detrimental to express all of your opinions and try to enforce your approach.

Software Rule 48

The second aspect is learning how to voice criticism in a positive, or at least neutral tone. Learn to ask questions rather than point out faults. Learn to give praise. Learn to tone down the rhetoric. Learn how to express yourself to appear as though you have everybody's best interests at heart, not just your own.