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MrsMerlot
Unconditional Love
Member since 4/06 6005 total posts
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When trying to avoid those topics at work...
Religion & Politics....How do you respond when approaced?
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Posted 12/21/06 9:11 AM  |
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2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair
Member since 5/06 19861 total posts
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Best Wife & Mommy
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I always avoid these topics. I do not take part in these kinds of discussions.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:12 AM |
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KateDevine
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I put that I am honest. And I am....to a point. I have been at my job for 3 years now and I know basically what will or will not offend people, so if I won't agree or I may offend someone, I don't discuss those topics with them.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:13 AM |
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munchkinbugs
My little loves!
Member since 1/06 8093 total posts
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Lisa
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I don't know anything about politics...so that's easy.
Religion...I respect everyone's choices for religion and how they choose to practice it. To each their own. I don't debate with people about their religion.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:14 AM |
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sticklee
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Member since 8/06 2984 total posts
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Stick
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
i chose "ignore" because i don't get involved
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:16 AM |
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Jax430
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Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I try not to get involved. If it's around the lunch table, i'm usually quiet.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:20 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I selected ignore, but am honest most times. It depends on the situation. I mainly stay in my office when these discussions start.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:29 AM |
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I chose"ignore" because honestly, I know zilch about politics and probably less about religion.
I'd rather stay quiet than talk about something I don't know much about and come off as wither ignorant or stupid.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:46 AM |
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MST9106
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I usually just a crack a joke about it and try to change the subject...
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:47 AM |
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I avoid these subjects.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:48 AM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
Member since 5/05 27530 total posts
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I usually excuse myself from the room. I don't even like being around at work for those discussions.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:50 AM |
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Kate07
Feel better my little guy!
Member since 5/05 4476 total posts
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Kate
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I am honest by saying "I don't like disussing religion and politics at work"
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:51 AM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Member since 5/05 9941 total posts
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Missy
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
my wohle office is catholice/christian and all on the same level piliticially. we do have the random odd-ball that doesnt agree with the consensus, but he usually gets put in his place by others
so the topics at work are never an issue as i am with the majority
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:53 AM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!
Member since 8/05 14624 total posts
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Re: When trying to avoid those topics at work...
I put other.
Religion: My secretary isn't Jewish, so sometimes i will explain a holiday to her. But I never would discuss religious philosophy or debate religion with her. Its about faith. There is no way to prove anything, so to debate it would be insensitive and pointless.
Politics: I think we are all pretty liberal democrats in the office. In my old office, I wouldn't discuss anything particularly sensitive and heated- abortion/death penalty/ etc... but other political issues- depending on the audience and the context, I'm honest.
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:55 AM |
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