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The Etiquette of Talking Politics: Blog of the Day

Catherine Holloway gives some timely guidelines on when to show your (political) colors, and when to keep it to yourself.

We've all been there: someone at Gram's birthday party brings up a divisive issue — healthcare, taxes, London, etc. — and everyone in the room listens nervously as two people get a little too passionate, speaking a little too loudly. Sometimes it fades. Sometimes it puts a damper on the whole party.

So how do we avoid the kinds of discussions that ruin a party? Etiquette blogger

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