I hear people at work say all sorts of things and sometimes I don’t say anything, but sometimes I can’t help but argue. This is when it comes to social and political issues. I mean it’s pointless anyway because people are not gonna change their mind. It just irritates me how racist and sexist people can be. I work with only men and I heard them raise their voice when arguing but when I talk it’s a big deal. How are you gonna say sexist stuff and then say I care too much if I say anything back. I don’t know if I’m really overreacting when debating or is it the misogynistic urge to say to women who debate against these things that they are being too emotional and extremists.
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You don’t have to agree with anyone. Some people are simply wrong. You don’t have to agree with them.
However, there’s a time and place for everything. A time to speak up. A time to stay silent. You have to decide what is appropriate for each situation.
You are not with your people. What I mean is, those people are not your ‘jam’ if you pick up what I am putting down. Lol. Okay, in all seriousness, sometimes it’s best that your opinion remain a mystery. If you are with people you generally do not agree with, letting them know your opinion doesn’t suddenly change their mind. They can assume what your opinion is all they want, the moment you tell them is the moment it is no longer an assumption.
You definitely don’t have to nod and agree, but you can decide if it’s worth it to get into a debate. There’s middle ground. You can give them a look that shows you’re not on board with what they’re saying. You can just say “that’s messed up” and walk away.