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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]demhottie
(292 posts)28. Be like the chick fil a employee
don't engage and remain professional
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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