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Jul 5, 2023 · If not, if politics is a subject you avoid as much as possible, you're not alone. That's according to a new national survey from APM Research Lab, which is a division...
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Sep 29, 2024 · Yes, the almost 24/7 news coverage about politics is rather overwhelming. Here are some suggestions: “I am sorry but I don’t feel comfortable talking about who I will be voting for in the...
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As with any conversation, it’s best to be open to different perspectives whilst talking politics. It isn’t healthy to assume that you are always 100 per cent right and whomever you’re talking to is 100 per cent wrong. In fact, finding common ground with someone you may disagree with is always possible and can be quite helpful in grounding a convers...
With such a polarizing topic as politics, things are almost inevitably bound to get a bit tense. However, it’s possible to respectfully manage this friction. It can be easy to get riled up and turn to personal attacks when dealing with a person who holds opposing views. It’s important, though, to try and not make conversations personal. In other wo...
Whether it be 15 minutes into a conversation about politics or 15 seconds, there may come a point when you just want to stop talking about a controversial or sensitive subject. A simple “well, let’s agree to disagree'' could suffice to end the discussion, as could a clever segue (into small talk on, say, the weather). And if you’re flustered, a can...
When done respectfully, talking with those who hold different political views from your own can be extremely fulfilling and worthwhile. Civil political discourse is healthy, and helps prevent us from becoming trapped in a dangerous political echo chamber. Through dynamic political conversations, you can be introduced to new perspectives, and these ...
The general rule is that one shouldn't talk politics during formal gatherings and mixed company - the goal of a Passover seder, in your example, is to bring together family and celebrate tradition, which is easily derailed by touchy subjects.
Jan 23, 2020 · Conversations about politics should be productive and healthy. Instead, it’s increasingly viewed as a pointless and destructive exercise.
Feb 5, 2020 · Six-in-ten liberal Democrats (60%) say they have stopped talking politics with someone because of something they said. That number is substantially larger than the segment next likeliest to drop the subject with someone – conservative Republicans, at 45%.
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Aug 4, 2021 · Should Your Boss Be Able to Stop You From Talking Politics At Work? Is it possible to separate your personal life from your work life? Some employers are demanding it.
