"[4] Some examples of uncivil communication include rude gestures, vulgar language, interrupting, and loudly having private discussions in public spaces.
[8] Some studies suggest that uncivil communication may have real consequences, including increased health problems due to stress, decreased work productivity, more auto accidents caused by aggressive driving, and vandalism.
[15][16] According to Papacharissi (2004), "Incivility can then be operationalized as the set of behaviors that threaten democracy, deny people their personal freedoms, and stereotype social groups.
[15][16] Examples of incivility in political discourse include, but are not limited to, name calling, derisive or disrespectful speech and vulgarity, intentional lies, and misrepresentation.
[9][15][19] Another type of uncivil behavior is "outrage speech", which includes name calling, insulting, character assassination, mockery, and emotional displays.
[22] Uncivil behaviors are characteristically rude and discourteous, displaying a lack of regard for others", which can lead to distress for those experiencing this treatment.
Examples of workplace incivility include insulting comments, denigration of the target's work, spreading false rumors, and social isolation.
[25] For example, Ozturk and Berber (2022) demonstrate significant evidence of subtle racism in UK workplaces, where racialized professionals appear to be the main targets of selective incivility.
[26] At one time, a number of automotive audio manufacturers engaged in marketing incivility with their products, which included Sony with its "Disturb The Peace" tagline.