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One Quick Question: Do You Talk Politics With Patients and Customers?

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March 27, 2017

One Quick Question: Do You Talk Politics With Patients and Customers?

It’s nearly impossible to avoid politics these days. What’s your philosophy on discussing the current political environment with patients and customers?

7%

It’s important to have healthy discussion regardless of your views.

41%

I’ll talk current events, but I won’t divulge my personal opinions.

12%

Only if I think they agree with my political views.

8%

I try to avoid it at all costs because I am so passionate about my views I don’t want to alienate customers who may disagree.

32%

I follow the old adage: Never discuss sex, politics or religion.

This article originally appeared in the April 2017 edition of INVISION.

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