10 Ways to Avoid Political Arguments at Home, Work and Parties

Let Don Gabor, "small talk expert" and author of WORDS THAT WIN: WHAT TO SAY TO GET WHAT YOU WANT keep you out of political "hot water" when discussing politics with friends, family and coworkers.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) August 4, 2004 -- If you're like lots of people these days, you're talking politics. But are you persuading your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors that your favorite candidate is the best choice or are you simply offending -- or even worse -- making enemies? Here are the 10 biggest "Don'ts" when discussing politics:

1. Don't lose your temper.

2. Dont lose your sense of humor.

3. Don't make personal comments about people or politicians with whom you disagree.

4. Don't be disagreeable when you disagree with someone's opinion.

5. Don't interrupt when someone is making a point.

6. Don't argue one point to death -- whether you are right or wrong.

7. Don't expect to get someone to agree with you just because you think you're right.

8. Dont assume that you and the other person disagree on all issues.

9. Dont pressure the other person to agree with you.

10. Don't continue to talk politics if you or the other person is upset.

Don Gabor is a communications trainer and author of nine books and tapes on conversation skills. If you would like a review copy of WORDS THAT WIN and to book an interview, please call him at 718-768-0824.

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