2006-12-01 13:45:31 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Um...probably. Depends on your audience.
2006-12-01 13:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, yes, it's improper etiquette to discuss a subject like that. Although, it would depend somewhat on the circumstances. If this is a family dinner, or a dinner with friends, and you are very familiar with the type of reactions such a discussion might cause, then some rules can be disregarded.
However, at a more formal gathering, or any gathering where you are not very familiar with every person present, it's generally considered improper to start any discussions that might spark an argument. One would typically be discouraged from discussing politics at a dinner, as well, but in this day and age, that can be hard to avoid.
2006-12-01 21:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jackie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is improper etiquette to discuss that there is no god at the dinner table or anywhere else. I believe in God and so does all of my family.
2006-12-01 21:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Anything that may lead to very intense arguments -- like religion, politics, etc -- should NOT be discussed at the dinner table unless you know that you are with a group of people who have similar views. I have seen people get up and leave a table, yell at one another, etc due to conversations of this nature. And it's never a fun situation to be in if you believe differently and are biting your tongue so that you do not cause an argument.
2006-12-01 21:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jamir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, yes it is improper. Religion and politics are not suitable dinner topics. It gets people to emotionally hightened and instead of the body concentrating it's energies on digesting the foods that it has ingested, the blood flow goes instead to the mind and emotions. "Fight or flight" is in a sence what ends up happening and thus, the food is not as well digested. So, if you want to give someone a stomachache then go for it. (smile)
2006-12-01 21:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by saulsebastianstudio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just a matter of etiquette - discussing subjects that stir up great emotion is bad for the digestion. Most rules of etiquette have a logical reason behind them (or at least, did have at one time - some are relics from an earlier age and time).
2006-12-01 21:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by dreamweaver.629ok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people would fee it was improper at any time...that being the case, the dinner table isn't any more improper than any other place.
If your family/friends are kewl with controversial dinner topics, then I don't see why "there is no god" wouldn't be acceptable.
2006-12-01 21:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it totally depends on who you are talking with. If the discussion is pleasant and not offencive to anyone then no problem. Subject matter at the table or anywhere is simply a case for good manners which means everyone should be included and if it pisses off anyone then the subject should change.
2006-12-01 21:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by ec1177 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Religion and politics should never be discussed at the table. Save it for the after-dinner drinks...
2006-12-01 21:46:37 · answer #9 · answered by Bwilkerson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if someone at the table brings up the subject maybe but if you introduce the subject I think you are looking for an argument. Why do most people who don't believe in God want to argue???
Know your table mates and use your own judgement but if you are with people you don't know and are trying to make a good impression leave it alone.
2006-12-02 01:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Bashful Reader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two subjects to definitely stay away from at a dinner table, unless in your own home with family, are politics and religion. It will just tick people off and there will be no agreement.
2006-12-01 21:47:53 · answer #11 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋