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Rachel M at 6 pm

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10. Thanks, "We are not allowed to discuss politics at work" is a good idea
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 10:54 PM
Nov 2024

This was my first political discussion with a customer who was not a Dem, due to this being such a bright blue state.

But when it's a co-worker, I've always interjected some version of, "Just so we're clear, I see Trump as the enemy and I always vote against him." I've done that because I haven't wanted my lack of reaction to their MAGA talk to be seen as agreement.

But you're right, "we're not allowed to discuss politics at work" is a good idea when it's a customer.

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Well done Tetrachloride Nov 2024 #1
Kudos for managing that well! Sparkly Nov 2024 #2
There's nothing he can do about it. TwilightZone Nov 2024 #3
Yep FrankBooth Nov 2024 #6
Exactly. Well said. paleotn Nov 2024 #14
just laugh it off Hieronymus Phact Nov 2024 #36
Exactly my thought. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #51
thanks! Hieronymus Phact Nov 2024 #54
Thank you for sharing your story, and for standing up to him. Stay well. Buttoneer Nov 2024 #4
WOW! elleng Nov 2024 #5
They refuse to believe TFG is disliked by Ilsa Nov 2024 #7
I'd have asked him in what universe Trump's fans "just passively sit by and let it happen" in 2020 Emrys Nov 2024 #8
I worked retail for years thru college; take this for what it's worth... Hekate Nov 2024 #9
Thanks, "We are not allowed to discuss politics at work" is a good idea Rachel M at 6 pm Nov 2024 #10
Prattling patrons Cassidy Nov 2024 #26
Yes, I think he was baiting the OP. LisaM Nov 2024 #28
Goal: to cause a scene when the bait was taken, while he stands there innocent as a lamb... Hekate Nov 2024 #38
Yeah, you're spot on Blue_Roses Nov 2024 #40
Ha! sheshe2 Nov 2024 #11
I had one of those with a chicken shit young guy. Bluethroughu Nov 2024 #12
They aren't going to do jack shit relayerbob Nov 2024 #13
Why has it never occurred Linda ladeewolf Nov 2024 #15
You're trying to rationalize people who are in a cult. AZ8theist Nov 2024 #17
He doesn't even know what he's for... Blue_Roses Nov 2024 #41
Logic and reason are not parts of their regimen. dchill Nov 2024 #22
I think their critical thinking went for a swim and drowned..... lastlib Nov 2024 #35
Kudos to you for keeping your cool, and your job. That guy is so clearly niyad Nov 2024 #16
Well done. I have worked in retail, and know how Gaugamela Nov 2024 #18
Heads I win, tails you lose? hadEnuf Nov 2024 #19
I would have handled it differently. Thank Dog I'm not you. 4lbs Nov 2024 #20
Please do not use "bitch" as an insult. niyad Nov 2024 #47
I think it's republicans who rig elections. Remember the Emile Nov 2024 #21
It Definitely IS. Cha Nov 2024 #24
Wow The brainwashed Stupidity of that Cha Nov 2024 #23
Sigh. I've worked retail, too Warpy Nov 2024 #25
Someone in here last week posted that a Trumper AdamGG Nov 2024 #27
He must not know who currently controls the military Puppyjive Nov 2024 #29
See what we are up against? czarjak Nov 2024 #30
I would have reminded him that Joe is STILL President until Jan. 20 at 12:01 pm. niyad Nov 2024 #48
I said "Bullshit" in church a few days ago Seinan Sensei Nov 2024 #31
Good for you keeping your cool Bayard Nov 2024 #32
WTF is he smoking? Initech Nov 2024 #33
These people complain about things "rammed down their throat" but... JHB Nov 2024 #34
...unless Trump wins in a landslide, we'll know the Democrats rigged the election." Grins Nov 2024 #37
What I would like to tell him. GoodRaisin Nov 2024 #39
Glad you got out of that intact. SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 2024 #42
Best thing to do is feign ignorance, radius777 Nov 2024 #43
Post removed Post removed Nov 2024 #44
Welcome to du, how do you like your pizza? Emile Nov 2024 #45
That one actually lasted a couple of minutes longer than I thought it would. niyad Nov 2024 #49
I replied to an earlier post too. Oh well, the troll is gone now. Emile Nov 2024 #50
Gin, or rubles? niyad Nov 2024 #46
If he felt he had to try to scare people into voting for trump... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #52
"Gee, our side feels exactly the same way." intrepidity Nov 2024 #53
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