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.
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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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