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4 Tips To Avoid Talking About Politics With Your Family

Here are some simple solutions to avoid the nasty political talk and to keep your sanity without being writen out of the will.

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4 Tips To Avoid Talking About Politics With Your Family
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Who doesn’t love running home for a short break full of free food, attention, and some well needed R&R. For at least a couple days you thrive in absolute exstasy, your classes are finally over, no work, and a credit card that isn't yours!

In this undeniable beauty there are a few things that could ruin the short lived holiday and one is talking politics. Thanksgiving may have been bad, but you’ve barely had anytime to recover from the frustrating comments whispered over mashed potatoes.

Here are some simple solutions to keep your sanity without being writen out of the will.

1.Stop Drop and Roll

This is simple and a conversation stopper! Just simply begin to moan in your lowest and loadest voice as you fall to the ground. If your really feeling the tantrum add some rocking back and forth. Channel your inner Tina to truly succeed at this diversion tactic.

“You know that bill you kids seem to support…”


2. Change the Subject

You know what can get your family talking and use that to your advantage. Whenever the subject deters toward cringy material, quickly ask about the new garage your parents had remodeled since you’ve been gone.

“On the news the other day I saw that the president had made a point that…”


3. Curl up with a Friend

This is my favorite option and major go to! As your innocent pet lays on the floor unknowing of the painful conversation that had begun against your will, just fall to the floor and snuggle with your pet. Soon enough their comfort will give you that special joy that will overcome the scratching chalk board of a topic.

“Listen to me on this…”

4. Be Honest!

For some this might not be an option, but if you're truly fed up, TELL THE TRUTH! Let everyone know that your not going to deal will turmoiled political frustration everyone has been harboring over your favorite holiday meal!

"America needs to understand that..."


(We all know what name we'd use in that sentence.)

Best of luck! Make sure you enjoy your time at home as best as you can and don't let the people you love ruin it for you!


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