As we approach the holiday season and meet with family members that have different views, political discussions may get intense.
Knowing how to engage in respectful political conversations is key to a calm holiday and keeping relationships intact.
“Like it or not, people have different perspectives on virtually every issue, and the more we can have conversations around them, the more we’re likely to arrive at places where we have policy outcomes we all see as beneficial, that we’re all supportive of.”
Todd Schenck, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Tech
Having sensitive conversations in private spaces, instead of at the dinner table, can help keep tempers at bay.
Everyone should also be committed to having a respectful dialogue before engaging, and it’s also important to respect boundaries if others don’t want to talk politics.
