Broker to Agent......Get Out of My Car....No Politics Allowed

I will NOT discuss politics. I feel too discouraged, afraid & continuously pray to any listening Beings to assist our wretched world in endeavors of PEACE and Understanding... As for 'religion'... if anyone wants to debate or argue, we'd better be playing paintball. (and sorry you has such an uncomfortable experience--- I think it was a week for fireballs to get thrown in every direction).

Kathy, you cracked me up. :)  You reminded me of myself ... first trying not to get emotional about it, and then they say something, and you blow up; you get louder, and louder, and you open the door and kick them out ... ok, you stop first, and then you kick them out... :)
(Yes, I could see myself doing that...)

And as long as my parents aren't in the room, I am almost always willing to discuss religion (as long as it's not the one I don't practice - don't tell my parents).

Kathy:  I can't talk politics with my best friend.  I have the same reaction. I try hard to be a social chameleon when my clients bring the subject up.  Don't want to upset anyone.

Kathy - been there done that still trying to walk the fence, change the subject when it comes up unless I know we share the same view point.

Kathy your amazing that you can remember that I wrote something like that two years ago, because I have a hard time remembering with I did or said two day ago ....... LOL

I have been politically active for many years.  I get a percentage of my business because of the political contacts on both sides of the isle.

I do know better than to bring up politics under most situations.  You will not win friends and influence people.

Kathy~ I learned a long time ago that discussing politics or religion will usually end up in disagreements.  It really depends on the people having the discussion and how level headed they can remain, which  it would be unusual that both remain level headed.  I always remind myself that the world would be a boring place if everyone thought the same!   

When people want to talk politics I tell them I'm Canadian. If they want to talk religion tell them I'm a Druid. So far it has worked out well.

Carol  NovaStar  Alexandria VA

Carol, you cracked me up ... unfortunately, that won't work for me (the politics part, anyway). :)

I love hearing from the wrong side...maybe it makes them made...as for me, I love to see them sqirm.

Carol -

I have fairly strong political views and very strong religious beliefs.  After a closing recently my client practically insisted I go to lunch with him, and I had a minute to do so.  We talked about religious ideas and such for over an hour.  It was a wonderful lunch.  I basically couldn't have disagreed with him more, but he is a really great guy and I love to learn.  I absolutely LOVE hearing peoples opinions and beliefs on a personal level, but the simple fact is very few people know how to seperate their emotions from it.  Now when my brother-in-law starts speaking politics I want to jam ice picks in my ears.  :-P  Thanks for sharing!

Bill Farragher (Exit First Choice Realty) - I read your comment after posting this - seems like we would have really grea times together ;-)

I agree that politics is off base when it comes to business.  My biggest challenge has been when clients make unbelievable racial remarks when in my car or on a showing.  It is very difficult to deal with that.  Although I feel passionate about some issues, I do try to keep an open mind.  I try to put myself in the other person's shoes or at least understand where they are coming from.  However, when it comes to racism that is another story.

Business and politics don't mix, but I would think a friendly conversation between a broker and agent would be pretty normal.  Talking about their views, why they believe what they do.  Each one could probably learn a little about the other and what makes them tick.  I think the problem arises when you have people who aren't LISTENING to the other.

Oh Kathy, good timing on this post. I AGREE 100%; DON'T mix politics and religion. Since the beginning of time, these subjects have always made people on "different" sides of the fence, get UGLY.

This was a great post.  I have had this issue with my step daughter but since I love her I just smile and tell her,,,,,But I am a republican.  Then she leaves me alone...She is young and enthuiastic, and brite and opinionated.  It is just the wise thing to do to keep it to yourself and Not, Not, Not speak politics ever, in business, or family gatheriengs as far as I am concerned.