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In reply to the discussion: A right winger just went OFF on me a few minutes ago at work. In Texas. [View all]Indpndnt
(2,391 posts)24. Have you ever discussed politics with your employers?
I only ask because, if you have and the conversations remained civil, you could always point that out to your boss. Remind him how polite and agreeable you've always been, and tell him how this person was abusing you on the phone. This way he'll have an image in his head of just how calm and respectful you have been talking politics with him in person. It'll be harder for that other guy to shake that.
If you haven't discussed politics with them, then just call him before that guy does and head him off. Put the truth out there first. Heck, do that even if the first paragraph is true, too!
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A right winger just went OFF on me a few minutes ago at work. In Texas. [View all]
hamsterjill
Nov 2012
OP
CaliforniaPeggy, your post was very well written, concise, succinct and definitely not a rant.
xtraxritical
Nov 2012
#123
It is because his belief is only skin deep....and any disagreement scares the shit out of them
NRaleighLiberal
Nov 2012
#3
Yes, refuse to engage is best. But if you must or if you want to for sport or ultimate effect, ...
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#75
Would have been good if you could have recorded the conversation. If there is a next time, be sure
OregonBlue
Nov 2012
#18
This is good advice. It's so hard sometimes though. If you are strong enough to realize they are
The Wielding Truth
Nov 2012
#53
My suggestion when he calls again is to say your sorry for screaming. If he brings up
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#31
Next time just tell him that you cannot spend your employer's time discussing politics.
AtheistCrusader
Nov 2012
#33
What kills me is how they assume that you agree with everything they have to say!
Dustlawyer
Nov 2012
#62
Another racist white guy who can't stand that "his people" don't have as much power anymore
Alekei_Firebird
Nov 2012
#88
They come up to strangers and start to grill them about their religious affiliation.
Texin
Nov 2012
#94
"We'll have to agree to disagree", "Oh, please hold, UPS just showed up" & hit that button.
toby jo
Nov 2012
#97
I actually quit my last job because I didn't like working with greedy, unfeeling, uninformed repugs
judesedit
Nov 2012
#110
Why apologize? Those people ARE irrational and scary. Another good reply from you - but
codjh9
Nov 2012
#116
Any time you ask a Republican to stop and think these days...there's just a vacant silence.
paparush
Nov 2012
#118
Especially in your situation better not to engage with customers. I agree with your
still_one
Nov 2012
#126