Page 2 | Keeping political views private

ClawdeenWolf · 03/07/2024 17:00

sleepercellspy · 03/07/2024 16:45

I don't tend to ask but happy to share if someone asks me. I have nothing to be embarrassed about, unlike shy Tories.

Same. I'd never ask but I am honest about my own views.

Hopebridge · 03/07/2024 16:59

Coffeeneedednowplease · 03/07/2024 16:42

Where do you stand on this?

I was brought up to believe that you don't discuss your political opinions with people you don't know very well. In terms of which party you're citing for.

I don't IRL

4thJuly2024 · 03/07/2024 16:59

Growing up I knew who my parents voted for, but I knew it was something 'private'. Not discussed outside of our family & it was the same for other families.

I'm happy these days to discuss it with anyone really, but I'd only ask close friends what they've decided to do, as we've already discussed various choices, tactical voting, our various options for the best locally v nationally etc

i'll listen to other points of view and the reasoning, but if it gets too heated I'll just remind the other person I'm not looking for their permission or approval & it's MY vote.

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CelesteCunningham · 03/07/2024 16:59

I think with FIL it's a different story OP - with close family I think it's natural to discuss things that you wouldn't with say colleagues or acquaintances.

Icanttakethisanymore · 03/07/2024 16:59

Chickenuggetsticks · 03/07/2024 16:55

Same, I also probably wouldn’t judge if they did share who they were voting for. I’m more curious than anything

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agreed - I am interested in opposing views to mine that have been well thought through. I wouldn't judge someone for coming to a different conclusion than me (assuming we are talking mainstream / non-radical / non-fascist views).

AquaFurball · 03/07/2024 16:57

Don't have any party loyalty, I have always voted for the MP I feel will work hardest to do their best for my region. I don't feel that's anything anyone should hide.

Whether their party views represent mine fully or not (no party ever does) Last three elections I voted for the same MP twice so same party twice. This vote will be different again.

Just happens that it has never been a Tory candidate.

Chickenuggetsticks · 03/07/2024 16:55

Icanttakethisanymore · 03/07/2024 16:54

I discuss politics a lot because I am interested but I wouldn't directly ask someone who they were voting for as I think it could make some people uncomfortable.

Same, I also probably wouldn’t judge if they did share who they were voting for. I’m more curious than anything

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Coffeeneedednowplease · 03/07/2024 16:55

GasPanic · 03/07/2024 16:51

I was at a conference dinner once. Two guys getting on fine. Then started discussing religion.

By the end of it there was fireworks.

Really religion and politics are generally kept best to yourself. And if you go on any sales course they will tell you to avoid with customers because there is zero benefit generally to discussing them and they can be very divisive subjects.

People can go from getting on fine to a heated angry argument in the space of a few minutes on these sorts of topics.

I would agree that there is no benefit to talking about it.

That's why I think it's best kept to yourself unless you know the people really well and are likely to share beliefs.

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Icanttakethisanymore · 03/07/2024 16:54

I discuss politics a lot because I am interested but I wouldn't directly ask someone who they were voting for as I think it could make some people uncomfortable.

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Coffeeneedednowplease · 03/07/2024 16:53

Interesting reading the replies.

But yes I was brought up not to discuss religion or politics too.

Fil is very vocal about his views and has often voiced his beliefs at the dinner table and tbh it's made me take a dislike to him.

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CelesteCunningham · 03/07/2024 16:52

I'm happy to talk about my own views but would never ask others theirs - especially living in NI where it's very much not the done thing!

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 03/07/2024 16:52

I don’t discuss politics or religion as a rule and particularly not amongst friends and family

GasPanic · 03/07/2024 16:51

I was at a conference dinner once. Two guys getting on fine. Then started discussing religion.

By the end of it there was fireworks.

Really religion and politics are generally kept best to yourself. And if you go on any sales course they will tell you to avoid with customers because there is zero benefit generally to discussing them and they can be very divisive subjects.

People can go from getting on fine to a heated angry argument in the space of a few minutes on these sorts of topics.

Ereyraa · 03/07/2024 16:51

Agreed. Personally, it’s people on the left I know that always seem to want a discussion/argument/debate. I’ve no interest in debating politics with anyone in real life, people are just too binary and get too angry.

I block/unfollow anyone who brings politics to social media too. No interested in hearing rants

4thJuly2024 · 03/07/2024 16:50

zebedeehadapoint · 03/07/2024 16:47

The corrupt tories have brought this country to its knees. Anything is an improvement.

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@zebedeehadapoint come back in 2 years and see how wrong you can be.

tigger1001 · 03/07/2024 16:50

veryCrossMrFlibble · 03/07/2024 16:43

Personal choice. I'd rather not say, I think it's private but plenty of others are happy to share. Each to their own. I'd never ask though.

I agree with this.

I don't say who I've voted for. Don't know who partner votes for either.

Happy to discuss politics in general terms with these who want to but wouldn't bring it up.

Penguinfeet24 · 03/07/2024 16:49

I never dicuss politics with friends or family - that's usually a sure fire way to arguments.

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Coffeeneedednowplease · 03/07/2024 16:49

@AllProperTeaIsTheft I suppose just because it can be quite heated and cause conflict. I was always told your vote is private and between you and your ballot paper. Obvs this is not including people in your own household.

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MotherFeministWoman · 03/07/2024 16:49

HowIrresponsible · 03/07/2024 16:45

I keep my political views private so I don't have to listen to the insufferable Labour voters who think we're going to live in utopia from Friday onwards.

They're so intolerant of anyone who doesn't side with them. Just look at the threads all over this site for an example.

No body thinks this though.

HowIrresponsible · 03/07/2024 16:49

zebedeehadapoint · 03/07/2024 16:47

The corrupt tories have brought this country to its knees. Anything is an improvement.

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Don't be surprised if Kier isn't much better

mynameiscalypso · 03/07/2024 16:48

I think secret ballots are a very important part of democracy and so I'd never tell anyone or ask anyone who they were voting for. Like a PP, I'm also bound by rules of impartiality during the pre-election period so I am very careful with what I say. I'm happy to discuss politics though in more general terms.

TrixieFatell · 03/07/2024 16:48

My family were very much of the "don't ask, don't tell" train of thought, to the point I never knew how any of them voted. However I'm pretty open about it, my kids know my views as we talk about politics a lot and I'll happily tell someone if they ask even if they do end up screaming in my face as once happened 🙄

zebedeehadapoint · 03/07/2024 16:47

HowIrresponsible · 03/07/2024 16:45

I keep my political views private so I don't have to listen to the insufferable Labour voters who think we're going to live in utopia from Friday onwards.

They're so intolerant of anyone who doesn't side with them. Just look at the threads all over this site for an example.

The corrupt tories have brought this country to its knees. Anything is an improvement.

EveryKneeShallBow · 03/07/2024 16:47

My friends and I don’t discuss politics or religion explicitly, but it’s fairly obvious from general conversation where their sympathies (and mine, I assume) lie.

liebherr · 03/07/2024 16:46

The list of topics I steer clear of in conversation grows longer by the day.