My Best Friend is a Trump Supporter

[janterry]

1. Well,

I don't have close family that are trump supporters. But I worked with many conservatives and have had many as neighbors/friends. When religion or politics come up, I just say - well - I'm on the way left of things, of course. But you must be happy with X,Y,Z.

In short, I respect my opinion, but don't discuss it. I also acknowledge their opinion - but just listen to whatever they say. I almost never respond back. Usually I'll say something benign like: Well, I hope what you say works out. (Even if I believe it won't and it's a terrible idea).

I'm looking for what we agree on - that something works out (is good).

If I think there is an opportunity to educate or I'm invited to give an opinion - I might. I have very strong opinions. But I've never found that a debate in those settings helps educate anyone (just makes them more entrenched in their opinion).