Do you avoid contraversial topics when socializing?

ILoveYourVibes

I do.

Or I just agree with the other person.

I just never like talking politics or i dunno religion with some people.

Or something about their personal life that might be controversial etc.

Or do you enjoy those debates?

I often find it it awkward when someone doesn't realize it's coming off wrong.

I guess hey just think it's being passionate. Which i respect etc.

Just maybe not in all situations.

One eyed Jack

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

I do.

Or I just agree with the other person.

I just never like talking politics or i dunno religion with some people.

Or something about their personal life that might be controversial etc.

Or do you enjoy those debates?

I often find it it awkward when someone doesn't realize it's coming off wrong.

I guess hey just think it's being passionate. Which i respect etc.

Just maybe not in all situations.

Nah, I’ve often had discussions about controversial topics both with good friends and with random strangers. It’s not that I enjoy them or anything, but for me it’s just good to hear other people’s opinions and experiences and perspectives. I’ll avoid people as opposed to controversial topics, because some people are just head melts no matter what the topic!

ILoveYourVibes

One eyed Jack wrote: »

I’ll avoid people as opposed to controversial topics, because some people are just head melts no matter what the topic!

Wise advice. I am starting to notice some patterns with people on here actually!

el Fenomeno

Soc...ial...is....ing??

Depends on the person. If its someone that actually is interested in a discussion then sure. If its someone with fixed ideas then it's a waste of time as I know exactly what they are going to say.

amcalester

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Soc...ial...is....ing??

Fancy Irish way of saying drinking.

Wabbit Ears

Religion, sexuality and politics should stay out of the pub. No good comes of these when mixed with a few drinks.


Sober.. Depends on the people. If you are long term friends sure, because you know theyll still talk to you afterwards. People who you dont really know.. stick to safe topics like football and the weather.

Harry Palmr

I avoid the topic of Americanised spelling.

BobbyBobberson

Depends on the person really, sometimes I just couldn't be arsed debating them and just listen waiting for them to shut up (most brexiteers).

One eyed Jack

Harry Palmr wrote: »

I avoid the topic of Americanised spelling.

I see what you did there :pac:

Roger_007

It's only when you get down to discussing controversial topics with friends or acquaintances that you discover that there is a huge gulf between privately expressed opinions and public expressions of opinion by political and social commentators.
When the PC mask drops, you begin to understand why opinion polls in recent times are becoming less and less reliable. People regard opinions given to pollsters as semi-public information and are careful to 'say the right thing'.

Xodar

I don't avoid certain topics, I just avoid socialising

mad muffin

I don’t socialise…

branie2

Yes

AllForIt

In a group setting I'll tolerate any discussion except football and anything related to children i.e mothers talking about their little darlings.

spodoinkle

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

I do.

Or I just agree with the other person.

I just never like talking politics or i dunno religion with some people.

Or something about their personal life that might be controversial etc.

Or do you enjoy those debates?

I often find it it awkward when someone doesn't realize it's coming off wrong.

I guess hey just think it's being passionate. Which i respect etc.

Just maybe not in all situations.

I always find the conversation drifts back to Jimmy Saville any time I go out

is_that_so

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Soc...ial...is....ing??

Con-tro-ver-sial

eviltwin

I wouldn't bring up a controversial topic but if someone asks my opinion on something I'm not going to lie.

biko

Depends on if I'm drunk or sober.

Deebles McBeebles

I try not to speak to people when socialising. I just look at them with a wild glint in my eyes and they know......they f*ckin know.

mikemac2

Maybe election time if people know good betting opportunities. Some made a few quid on Peter Casey

Religion, never ever

BobMc

Depends on occassion and whom with, had a debate with brothers in laws wife at inlaws birthday party regards Brexit recently (they live in the UK) she was way to polite about it wouldnt say which way they voted etc. good respectfull debate had.

Out with mates on the piss depends again usually light hearted bull**** banter

topper75

For some like me - arguments on controversial matters are the whole point of socialising.

"It's pronounced zee"
"I'ts actually zed"

Before you know it you are rolling around in a pub carpark encircled by some bystanders screaming hysterically. Dust off jacket and into a cab. Good night had by all.

JupiterKid

Well if it’s with good friends, pretty much all topics are up for debate...but as I’ve been over on hols in England with my OH, we have been careful not to bring up Brexit in very casual conversations with hotel/restaurant staff etc,


I know my cousin and his wife are staunch remainers so it’s not an issue with him. He tells me Brexit has literally split families down the middle and some siblings/parents/adult children have fallen out over it.

Ubbquittious

Ah no I love to get stuck in. The more controversial the better

Your Face

When out, I try to avoid controversial topics but certain people always try and crowbar them in.

It seems to me, that there's an arrogance to these type of people. They think they are being intelligent and topical, whereas I see it as being impressionable and ostentatious.

Edgware

If you keep it to subjects such as " the size of your wans arse" it will be safe enough

Gael23

As a member of a political party, absolutely not.

freshpopcorn

It depends on the person to be honest.
You can have a chat about a controversial issue with some people and you may have totally different views but you agree to disagree.(No issue)
Then there's the people who's there's no changing there mind.(Okay at times)
Then there's the smug git who tries to twist your words.(No point of discussing anything with these)
I have a relative and one day she wants Ireland to leave the EU the next day she doesn't and she's the same with all issues.