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1. www.npr.org › 2020/10/27 › 928209548Instead Of Losing Family And Friends Over Politics, Experts ...

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   Oct 27, 2020 · During a bruising political season, many Americans are dropping friends and family members who have different political views. Experts say we should be talking more, not less.

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2. lifehacker.com › how-to-avoid-awkward-politicalHow to Avoid Awkward Political Conversations - Lifehacker

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   Oct 14, 2019 · Be honest but tactful. If they still won’t let up, CNBC suggests being a little more upfront, particularly if you feel that their views are very much at odds with your own. They suggest ...

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3. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blog9 Tips to Save Your Politically Divided Friendships

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   • Determine your overarching goal for the relationship. Is this a close family member with whom you hope to have a relationship for decades to come? Is this a college acquaintance you’ll only interact with at your 10-year reunion?
   • "Take off your jersey." Once you’ve decided that having a political conversation is worthwhile for your relationship, you can mentally prepare before it starts.
   • Reimagine your goal. Let go of the idea that you’re going to change someone’s mind. It will immediately make you (and your conversation partner) a much easier person to talk to.
   • Don't use "why" as an accusation; use "tell me more" as an open-ended invitation. A crucial part of wanting to understand someone else is knowing how to ask open-ended questions.

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5. psychcentral.com › health › losing-friends-over-politicsHow to Not Lose Friends Over Politics I Psych Central

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   Feb 2, 2022 · How to Avoid Losing Friends Over Politics. Friendship and mental health. Politics and friendship. Tips. Bipartisan agreements. Takeaway. Building trust, listening to understand, and setting ...

6. www.cnn.com › 2021/01/07 › health10 ways to de-escalate political discussions with friends and ...

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   Jan 7, 2021 · Here are 10 ways to successfully have a political conversation with those you care about who don’t share your views. ... avoid approaching the exchange with a list of talking points or facts in ...

7. time.com › 5937398How to Talk to Family Members Who Don't Share Your Politics ...

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   Feb 19, 2021 · Step Three: Pivot. Once you’ve established that you’ve heard your loved one, and acknowledged your shared humanity, you can see if they’re willing to hear you. The Braver Angels team calls ...

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   When should you stop talking about politics?

   • If the conversation is already getting heated, then it’s time to be honest and interrupt them as soon as it takes a turn; convey that given your different views, a conversation involving politics won’t end well for either of you. A simple “I don’t want to talk about politics” works, too.

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   Should we talk more or less during a bruising political season?

   • During a bruising political season, many Americans are dropping friends and family members who have different political views. Experts say we should be talking more, not less.

   'Dude, I'm Done': When Politics Tears Families And Friendships Apart

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   Should you ask a question when talking with someone about politics?

   • For instance, the fact that you’re talking with someone about politics shows that you both have an appreciation of the importance of the issues at hand! With conversation inevitably comes questions and so, when asking yours, stick to non-judgemental, “non-loaded” ones.

   Polite politics: Tips and tricks for respectful political conversations

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   Should you move your conversation topics away from politics?

   • As long as you keep your cool and are honest (or perhaps seem really enthused about the weather), moving your conversation topics away from politics is easy. But when all is said and done, it’s important to appreciate that people don’t always have to agree to be friends or friendly! Politics can divide people, but it doesn’t necessarily have to.

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   Should you have a conversation across political lines?

   • “In terms of deciding whether or not you want to have a conversation with somebody across political lines, it is important to be aware of what your own motivations are,” said Tania Israel, author of “ Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide: Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work.”

   Political differences: 10 ways to de-escalate political discussions

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   How do you get people to talk about politics?

   • On a recent Reddit thread, u/anisaf5 suggests finding an activity to participate in if politics is a frequent topic during your get-togethers. “So instead of a big dinner where everybody sits around a table and talks to each other, a project or a game or a movie will keep them busier and provide a natural topic of conversation,” they wrote.

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9. www.ubyssey.ca › culture › Polite-politics-tips-andPolite politics: Tips and tricks for respectful political ...

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   Sep 17, 2021 · Ending the conversation. 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).