How to approach a topic like this? eg. drugs, adultery, tax evasion.
2007-03-23 05:25:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
just ask it
2007-03-23 05:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on who you are wanting to converse with. If its family I would stay clear of most forbidden subjects and only talk to the most trusted - family gossip can be the worse. Even divide a family. You just don't get to choose your relatives. If its a new girl friend, the subject will be easy, you should be able to talk about everything in the beginning and get a good take on her thoughts on most topics.
2007-03-23 14:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mugleedone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a forbidden subject, just appropriate time and place (this includes the actual people/person you are talking to). So, find the appropriate time and place. I admit that some things really don' t have an appropriate time and place unless it is with co-conspirators, your lawyer, your priest, or a prison cell.
2007-03-23 15:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shanna J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation.
At church, you should not talk politics.
In mixed company you should not talk about sex.
When talking to an officer of the law you should stay away from topics such as drugs and tax evasion.
2007-03-23 13:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Question Addict 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Topical news stories are the best way to open a discussion on any of these issues.
2007-03-23 12:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by alikilee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start with a good story about something and then just be like oh and by the way i want to ask you about... If your talking about on Yahoo, just ask, but know Big Brother is everywhere.
2007-03-23 13:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by Yutow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have peace within you regarding the subject then you will be comfortable in discussing it. so first understaertand it ver well and itellectualize before you start talking about, you can talk in a formal way.
2007-03-23 12:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by JZ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Newspaper articles are great as they cover each of these weekly if not daily. A great ice breaker.
2007-03-23 12:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Proceed with caution.
2007-03-23 23:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KNOW the person very well first,then just bring it up!
2007-03-23 12:27:46 · answer #10 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋