War in the Workplace...A Recipe for Argument?

I try to leave those topics at home or for private discussions...I could see an agent today not showing your listing due to your political beliefs

Hard to believe that whomever was leading the sales meeting didn't put a stop to that type of discussion.  I would have gotten up and walked out (and I have on one occasion - in my old brokerage - when the topic turned from 'how can we help each other' to blatant politics.)

I agree with Kris... someone should of stoped it, but I guess sometimes as person in that position... you rather stay on the sideline and watch (learning what makes them tick). 

Bottom line... politics as long as you state your policies and why with hard facts it would be ok.... religon... is a no no

If this was my broker and office I think I would have excused myself. I dont really have time for all that talk. It wont help me make an income!

Bruce and I try to keep work as work during business hours.  It was that way in our former office which was considerably larger.  We had enough to cover in meetings to keep us busy!  There are some subjects that bring people to disagreement and that is one.  We have very strong thoughts on the subject but not for a workplace discussion!  We would have left and gone to work!

There is no place in the workplace for political and religious arguments.  Much to large of a hot button issue with many.  From the meeting you described above, I'm fairly certain there will be long standing resentments now by the most radical believers of either side of these issues.  It will not help the office or their careers.

Hi Matthew - I agree with Kris and others - that conversation should have been stopped.  In my opinion, in a setting like that, it should have been nipped in the bud.  Too many things to do in a work day to not have gotten up and walked out to get to work.

Ann

Politics and religion - topics that should never be spoken at work (meetings or with clients) or even at some family gatherings!

NO!

Funny you brought this up Matthew... I'm out numbered in our office. I have no idea how I picked this but I am totally the only one on the one side and everyone else is on the other side so when the topic comes up I say nothing........