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Kardas' findings suggest talking politics with strangers may not be awkward
September 27, 2024
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 27 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:

How do you react when someone mentions a heavily debated political or religious topic in polite company?

If you squirm and attempt to change the subject, you're not alone. Social norms in the United States often tell us to steer clear of these discussions in public, so if a person dares to broach the subject with strangers, there might be a palpable sense of awkwardness as if a . . .

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