Turkey with a side of politics? No thank you. As Thanksgiving approaches, so does the challenge of navigating political discussions with relatives. Here are some quick tips to make your Thanksgiving more enjoyable. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00Turkey with a side of politics? No thank you. As Thanksgiving approaches, so does
00:05the challenge of navigating political discussions with relatives. Here are some
00:10quick tips to make your Thanksgiving more enjoyable. Have diversion tactics in
00:15place, says USA Today. For instance, if sensitive topics arise, set the table
00:20cloth on fire. Metaphorically, of course, to change the subject. Better yet, invite
00:25a libertarian relative who everyone can collectively find insufferable. Provide
00:29in a common ground for both MAGA and non-MAGA family members. Forbes says that
00:35if Uncle Tim brings politics to the table, stay calm. The advice across the
00:39board is to avoid trying to win political debates. Remember, you can
00:44choose how to react even when buttons are pushed. Take a pause, a deep breath,
00:49especially during holiday gatherings. Preferably, skip the political debate.
00:53Tell Uncle Tim to pass the gravy instead.