(March 3, 2018 at 6:10 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: I'm a little more blunt: "If you'd like me to stay in the room/at this gathering we won't discuss religion or politics. "
I've found the opposite works, too. When I'm in a gathering that's a hellscape for any particular reason and I'd like an excuse to leave, I deliberately bring up religion or politics (sometimes both!).
-Teresa
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