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Rachel M at 6 pm

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10. Thanks, "We are not allowed to discuss politics at work" is a good idea

Mon Nov 4, 2024, 09:54 PM

Nov 4

This was my first political discussion with a customer who was not a Dem, due to this being such a bright blue state.

But when it's a co-worker, I've always interjected some version of, "Just so we're clear, I see Trump as the enemy and I always vote against him." I've done that because I haven't wanted my lack of reaction to their MAGA talk to be seen as agreement.

But you're right, "we're not allowed to discuss politics at work" is a good idea when it's a customer.

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I had a disturbing encounter with a MAGA customer last night [View all] Rachel M at 6 pm Nov 4 OP

Well done Tetrachloride Nov 4 #1

Kudos for managing that well! Sparkly Nov 4 #2

There's nothing he can do about it. TwilightZone Nov 4 #3

Yep FrankBooth Nov 4 #6

Exactly. Well said. paleotn Nov 4 #14

just laugh it off Hieronymus Phact Nov 4 #36

Exactly my thought. OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #51

thanks! Hieronymus Phact Nov 5 #54

Thank you for sharing your story, and for standing up to him. Stay well. Buttoneer Nov 4 #4

WOW! elleng Nov 4 #5

They refuse to believe TFG is disliked by Ilsa Nov 4 #7

I'd have asked him in what universe Trump's fans "just passively sit by and let it happen" in 2020 Emrys Nov 4 #8

I worked retail for years thru college; take this for what it's worth... Hekate Nov 4 #9

Thanks, "We are not allowed to discuss politics at work" is a good idea Rachel M at 6 pm Nov 4 #10

Prattling patrons Cassidy Nov 4 #26

Yes, I think he was baiting the OP. LisaM Nov 4 #28

Goal: to cause a scene when the bait was taken, while he stands there innocent as a lamb... Hekate Nov 4 #38

Yeah, you're spot on Blue_Roses Nov 5 #40

Ha! sheshe2 Nov 4 #11

I had one of those with a chicken shit young guy. Bluethroughu Nov 4 #12

They aren't going to do jack shit relayerbob Nov 4 #13

Why has it never occurred Linda ladeewolf Nov 4 #15

You're trying to rationalize people who are in a cult. AZ8theist Nov 4 #17

He doesn't even know what he's for... Blue_Roses Nov 5 #41

Logic and reason are not parts of their regimen. dchill Nov 4 #22

I think their critical thinking went for a swim and drowned..... lastlib Nov 4 #35

Kudos to you for keeping your cool, and your job. That guy is so clearly niyad Nov 4 #16

Well done. I have worked in retail, and know how Gaugamela Nov 4 #18

Heads I win, tails you lose? hadEnuf Nov 4 #19

I would have handled it differently. Thank Dog I'm not you. 4lbs Nov 4 #20

Please do not use "bitch" as an insult. niyad Nov 5 #47

I think it's republicans who rig elections. Remember the Emile Nov 4 #21

It Definitely IS. Cha Nov 4 #24

Wow The brainwashed Stupidity of that Cha Nov 4 #23

Sigh. I've worked retail, too Warpy Nov 4 #25

Someone in here last week posted that a Trumper AdamGG Nov 4 #27

He must not know who currently controls the military Puppyjive Nov 4 #29

See what we are up against? czarjak Nov 4 #30

I would have reminded him that Joe is STILL President until Jan. 20 at 12:01 pm. niyad Nov 5 #48

I said "Bullshit" in church a few days ago Seinan Sensei Nov 4 #31

Good for you keeping your cool Bayard Nov 4 #32

WTF is he smoking? Initech Nov 4 #33

These people complain about things "rammed down their throat" but... JHB Nov 4 #34

...unless Trump wins in a landslide, we'll know the Democrats rigged the election." Grins Nov 4 #37

What I would like to tell him. GoodRaisin Nov 5 #39

Glad you got out of that intact. SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 5 #42

Best thing to do is feign ignorance, radius777 Nov 5 #43

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Welcome to du, how do you like your pizza? Emile Nov 5 #45

That one actually lasted a couple of minutes longer than I thought it would. niyad Nov 5 #49

I replied to an earlier post too. Oh well, the troll is gone now. Emile Nov 5 #50

Gin, or rubles? niyad Nov 5 #46

If he felt he had to try to scare people into voting for trump... Think. Again. Nov 5 #52

"Gee, our side feels exactly the same way." intrepidity Nov 5 #53