Benefits Think To keep office peace, talk about ‘Real Housewives,’ not Romney

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It’s primary day in Florida, and given the great swings so far in the Republican nomination race (three contests, three different winners!), the potential outcome and repercussions from today’s vote may seem like fertile ground for watercooler discussion. However, I — as well as etiquette and HR/benefits experts — strongly encourage you to resist talking politics in the office.

“Don’t assume other people believe what you believe,” etiquette expert Anna Post with the Emily Post Institute tells CNN. “You don’t choose who you work with, so it’s really important that that relationship is a good one.”


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