Have you ever said the wrong thing to the wrong person?
Probably. I know I have!
Throughout my years, I have come to realize that there are two things you never talk about with customers, even if they bring up either subject.
Politics
- Religion
- Politics
These two topics are so controversial that I make it a point, never to talk or even bring them up. If someone asks me my religion, I am as vague as possible. There are still people out there that will discriminate based on religion or who you would vote for during the next election. I don't want to lose a customer because of the way he chooses to worship on his or her chosen Sabbath Day.
Even my client Christmas Card List is as non political as I can possibly make it. I try to send a simple "Peace on Earth' message to anyone I feel might be offended by the mention of or a picture of the Christian blessings or the Nativity Scene.
And watch out about the political jokes too. In some families they take politics very seriously, and if you laugh at a husband's joke making fun of the democrats, you might offend the wife, who has always been a democrat, and you would never even know it.
So watch out for what you say.
Life is a Journey! Open the windows and enjoy the breeze.
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